softwood · Pinus resinosa
Red Pine wood properties
Also known as: norway pine.
| Type | softwood |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Pinus resinosa |
| Modulus of elasticity (MOE) | 1,630,000 psi |
| Specific gravity | 0.55 |
| Density (approx) | 34 lb/ft³ (2.9 lb per board foot) |
| Janka hardness | 560 lbf |
| Shrinkage (tangential / radial) | 7.2% / 3.8% |
| Region | Northeastern North America |
A 1 in x 6 in x 8 ft board of Red Pine weighs about 11.4 lb (roughly 34 lb per cubic foot). Its Janka hardness of 560 lbf is harder than about 21% of the woods in our database.
Uses and working notes
Common uses: utility poles, posts, railroad ties, pulpwood, construction lumber.
Durability: Ranges from moderately durable to perishable, but accepts preservatives readily for posts and poles.
Workability: Cuts easily by hand or machine; surplus resin can occasionally interfere with paint adhesion.
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How these numbers were sourced
MOE (1,630,000 lbf/in2), Janka (560 lbf) and shrinkage (T 7.2%, R 3.8%) from The Wood Database, which cites the USDA FPL Wood Handbook. Specific gravity 0.55 is the 12% MC value (page lists basic 0.41, 12% MC 0.55). No dimensional change coefficient given: Red Pine has no exact row in the FPL/Hoadley table reproduced by Popular Woodworking, so CT/CR are omitted. Region, uses, 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.