hardwood · Prunus serotina
Black Cherry wood properties
Also known as: american cherry, wild black cherry.
| Type | hardwood |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Prunus serotina |
| Modulus of elasticity (MOE) | 1,490,000 psi |
| Specific gravity | 0.56 |
| Density (approx) | 35 lb/ft³ (2.9 lb per board foot) |
| Janka hardness | 950 lbf |
| Shrinkage (tangential / radial) | 7.1% / 3.7% |
| Movement coefficient (CT / CR) | 0.00248 / 0.00126 |
A 1 in x 6 in x 8 ft board of Black Cherry weighs about 11.6 lb (roughly 35 lb per cubic foot). Its Janka hardness of 950 lbf is harder than about 46% of the woods in our database.
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How these numbers were sourced
MOE, shrinkage, Janka, and SG from The Wood Database (which cites the USDA FPL Wood Handbook). CT/CR from USDA FPL Wood Handbook Table 13-5 (Cherry, black). Price indicative only.
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.