hardwood · Acer saccharinum
Silver Maple wood properties
Also known as: soft maple.
| Type | hardwood |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Acer saccharinum |
| Modulus of elasticity (MOE) | 1,140,000 psi |
| Specific gravity | 0.53 |
| Density (approx) | 33 lb/ft³ (2.8 lb per board foot) |
| Janka hardness | 700 lbf |
| Shrinkage (tangential / radial) | 7.2% / 3% |
| Movement coefficient (CT / CR) | 0.00252 / 0.00102 |
| Region | Northeastern United States |
A 1 in x 6 in x 8 ft board of Silver Maple weighs about 11.0 lb (roughly 33 lb per cubic foot). Its Janka hardness of 700 lbf is harder than about 32% of the woods in our database.
Uses and working notes
Common uses: veneer, pulpwood, boxes, musical instruments, turned objects.
Durability: Decay resistance is weak, from non-durable down to perishable.
Workability: Fairly easy, though high-speed cutters can scorch it; turns, glues and finishes 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 from the FPL/Hoadley table where listed. Uses, region, durability, 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.