hardwood · Roupala montana
Leopardwood wood properties
Also known as: leopard wood.
| Type | hardwood |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Roupala montana |
| Modulus of elasticity (MOE) | 2,887,000 psi |
| Specific gravity | 0.89 |
| Density (approx) | 56 lb/ft³ (4.6 lb per board foot) |
| Janka hardness | 2,150 lbf |
| Shrinkage (tangential / radial) | 8.8% / 3.5% |
| Region | Central and South America |
A 1 in x 6 in x 8 ft board of Leopardwood weighs about 18.5 lb (roughly 56 lb per cubic foot). Its Janka hardness of 2,150 lbf is harder than about 83% of the woods in our database.
Uses and working notes
Common uses: fine furniture, cabinetry, musical instruments, veneer, turning.
Durability: Very durable when it comes to resisting decay.
Workability: Fairly tough owing to its density and tearout; finishes and glues 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 omitted: leopardwood is not listed in the FPL/Hoadley dimensional change coefficient 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.