hardwood · Fraxinus americana
White Ash wood properties
Also known as: american white ash.
| Type | hardwood |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Fraxinus americana |
| Modulus of elasticity (MOE) | 1,740,000 psi |
| Specific gravity | 0.67 |
| Density (approx) | 42 lb/ft³ (3.5 lb per board foot) |
| Janka hardness | 1,320 lbf |
| Shrinkage (tangential / radial) | 7.8% / 4.9% |
| Movement coefficient (CT / CR) | 0.00274 / 0.00169 |
| Region | Eastern North America |
A 1 in x 6 in x 8 ft board of White Ash weighs about 13.9 lb (roughly 42 lb per cubic foot). Its Janka hardness of 1,320 lbf is harder than about 60% of the woods in our database.
Uses and working notes
Common uses: flooring, millwork, baseball bats, tool handles, turned objects.
Durability: Perishable, offering no real durability against decay.
Workability: Handles well under hand and power tools; steam-bends, 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.