hardwood · Betula alleghaniensis
Yellow Birch wood properties
| Type | hardwood |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Betula alleghaniensis |
| Modulus of elasticity (MOE) | 2,010,000 psi |
| Specific gravity | 0.69 |
| Density (approx) | 43 lb/ft³ (3.6 lb per board foot) |
| Janka hardness | 1,260 lbf |
| Shrinkage (tangential / radial) | 9.5% / 7.3% |
| Movement coefficient (CT / CR) | 0.00338 / 0.00256 |
| Region | Northeastern North America |
A 1 in x 6 in x 8 ft board of Yellow Birch weighs about 14.4 lb (roughly 43 lb per cubic foot). Its Janka hardness of 1,260 lbf is harder than about 58% of the woods in our database.
Uses and working notes
Common uses: plywood, interior trim, boxes, turned objects, specialty items.
Durability: Perishable, quick to rot once exposed.
Workability: Mostly easy, though wild grain may tear when machined.
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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.
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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.