Australian Hardwood Density Chart

Properties and identifying features of wood and timber trees grown in queensland.

Australian hardwood density chart.

We are currently updating information following recent queensland and australian government announcements. Australian hardwood species guide version june 2018 ver2 botanical name eucalyptus obliqua eucalyptus regnans eucalyptus delegatensis eucalyptus dalrympleana eucalyptus. The following chart will tell you how much weight you can expect from your wood selection. Wood density influences timber classification and scheduling for appropriate use.

The data used are for air dry density that is the wood at 12 moisture content which is the average equilibrium moisture content for internal environments in queensland. Red ironbark is a distinctive australian hardwood that grows from victoria through the western slopes of nsw into southern queensland. Kd density kg m3 1 780 700 620 700 620 1000 950 900 to 930 1090 to 1140 900 to 1150 850 800 830 dry hardness rating janka 1 7 1 5 7 4 9 5 7. Definitions and convertion calculators.

The density of a wood is determined based on the multiple growths and physiological factors such as age diameter height radial growth geographical location site and growing conditions etc. Red ironbark timber ranges from deep dark red to red brown. A simple comparison of the lb ft3 of cedar and any other species will tell you what you can expect in added weight. Wood density chart in 103 kg m3 lb ft3.

Find assistance and support for coronavirus affected. This table gives information about the relationship between timber hardness and density. Wood hardness chart species alphabetical hardness species by hardness hardness mahogany honduran 800 padauk 1725 mahogany santos 2200 tabaccowood 1750 maple hard north american 1450 rosewood bolivian 1780 maple ivory 1500 bamboo carbonized 1800 maple soft 999 hickory 1820 merbau 1925 pecan 1820 mesquite 2345 yellowheart 1820. Its rough bark is hard and deeply furrowed and ranges from a dark grey to black hue.

Properties and identifying features of wood and timber trees grown in queensland. Density density of different solid materials liquids and gases. Each wood species is listed in alphabetical order on each chart with its corresponding related number next to each species. Density hardness stiffness and strength here you ll find charts that break down the wood types by density hardness stiffness and strength.

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