hardwood · Cedrela odorata
Spanish Cedar wood properties
Also known as: cedro.
| Type | hardwood |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Cedrela odorata |
| Modulus of elasticity (MOE) | 1,323,000 psi |
| Specific gravity | 0.47 |
| Density (approx) | 29 lb/ft³ (2.4 lb per board foot) |
| Janka hardness | 600 lbf |
| Shrinkage (tangential / radial) | 6.2% / 4.1% |
| Region | Central and South America and the Caribbean; also plantation-grown |
A 1 in x 6 in x 8 ft board of Spanish Cedar weighs about 9.8 lb (roughly 29 lb per cubic foot). Its Janka hardness of 600 lbf is harder than about 27% of the woods in our database.
Uses and working notes
Common uses: cabinetry, musical instruments, humidors, boatbuilding, veneer.
Durability: Durable to moderately durable, termite-resistant and weathering well.
Workability: Easy under hand and power tools, though its low density leaves fuzz unless cutters stay sharp.
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How these numbers were sourced
MOE, SG (12% MC), Janka and shrinkage from The Wood Database (cites USDA FPL Wood Handbook). Spanish Cedar is not listed in the FPL/Hoadley dimensional change coefficient table, so CT/CR are omitted. Uses, region, durability and workability summarized from The Wood Database. Price indicative.
Values shown as estimates rather than sourced constants: typicalPricePerBF_usd.
Sources
These calculators are for planning and estimation. Engineering results (shelf sag, wood movement) use published average material properties; real boards vary by grade, grain, moisture and defects. Verify load-bearing designs with a professional.