hardwood · Pericopsis elata
Afrormosia wood properties
Also known as: afromosia, african teak.
| Type | hardwood |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Pericopsis elata |
| Modulus of elasticity (MOE) | 1,715,000 psi |
| Specific gravity | 0.72 |
| Density (approx) | 45 lb/ft³ (3.7 lb per board foot) |
| Janka hardness | 1,570 lbf |
| Shrinkage (tangential / radial) | 6.2% / 3.2% |
| Region | West Africa |
A 1 in x 6 in x 8 ft board of Afrormosia weighs about 15.0 lb (roughly 45 lb per cubic foot). Its Janka hardness of 1,570 lbf is harder than about 69% of the woods in our database.
Uses and working notes
Common uses: boatbuilding, flooring, furniture, veneer.
Durability: Very durable, with solid resistance to insects and borers.
Workability: Works easily, though interlocked grain may tear; stains, finishes, glues and turns nicely.
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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 omitted: afrormosia is not listed in the FPL/Hoadley dimensional change coefficient table. Uses, region, durability and workability summarized from The Wood Database. CITES Appendix II / IUCN endangered. Price indicative.
Values shown as estimates rather than sourced constants: typicalPricePerBF_usd.
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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.