hardwood · Microberlinia brazzavillensis
Zebrawood wood properties
Also known as: zebrano, zingana.
| Type | hardwood |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Microberlinia brazzavillensis |
| Modulus of elasticity (MOE) | 2,374,000 psi |
| Specific gravity | 0.74 |
| Density (approx) | 46 lb/ft³ (3.8 lb per board foot) |
| Janka hardness | 1,830 lbf |
| Shrinkage (tangential / radial) | 10.8% / 7.6% |
| Region | West Africa |
A 1 in x 6 in x 8 ft board of Zebrawood weighs about 15.4 lb (roughly 46 lb per cubic foot). Its Janka hardness of 1,830 lbf is harder than about 78% of the woods in our database.
Uses and working notes
Common uses: veneer, tool handles, furniture, musical instruments, boatbuilding, carving, turned objects.
Durability: Durable, with good resistance to insect damage.
Workability: Saws nicely yet planes poorly because interlocked grain tears often; 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). SG given as a range; midrange value used. Not in the FPL/Hoadley dimensional-change table, so movement coefficients are omitted. Uses, region, durability, workability summarized from The Wood Database. Price indicative.
Values shown as estimates rather than sourced constants: typicalPricePerBF_usd, specificGravity.
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.