softwood · Pinus lambertiana
Sugar Pine wood properties
Also known as: sugar pine.
| Type | softwood |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Pinus lambertiana |
| Modulus of elasticity (MOE) | 1,190,000 psi |
| Specific gravity | 0.40 |
| Density (approx) | 25 lb/ft³ (2.1 lb per board foot) |
| Janka hardness | 380 lbf |
| Shrinkage (tangential / radial) | 5.6% / 2.9% |
| Movement coefficient (CT / CR) | 0.00194 / 0.00099 |
| Region | Pacific coast mountains of the United States |
A 1 in x 6 in x 8 ft board of Sugar Pine weighs about 8.3 lb (roughly 25 lb per cubic foot). Its Janka hardness of 380 lbf is harder than about 3% of the woods in our database.
Uses and working notes
Common uses: crates, boxes, interior millwork, construction lumber, piano keys.
Durability: Heartwood carries only moderate to low decay resistance.
Workability: Easy under both hand and power tools; glues and finishes well.
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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). CT/CR from the "Pine, sugar" row of the FPL/Hoadley table. 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.