Australian Hardwood Density Chart

Density density of different solid materials liquids and gases.

Australian hardwood density chart.

Wood density chart in 103 kg m3 lb ft3. The data used are for air dry density that is the wood at 12 moisture content which is the average equilibrium moisture content for internal environments in queensland. We are currently updating information following recent queensland and australian government announcements. Density hardness stiffness and strength here you ll find charts that break down the wood types by density hardness stiffness and strength.

Red ironbark is a distinctive australian hardwood that grows from victoria through the western slopes of nsw into southern queensland. Combustion of wood heat values firewood and combustion of wood heat values for species like pine elm hickory and more. Its rough bark is hard and deeply furrowed and ranges from a dark grey to black hue. Wood density and specific gravity.

Definitions and convertion calculators. The following chart will tell you how much weight you can expect from your wood selection. A simple comparison of the lb ft3 of cedar and any other species will tell you what you can expect in added weight. In the following chart chart 1 you will note that cedar weights 23 lbs ft3.

Wood density influences timber classification and scheduling for appropriate use. Wood is categorized into two groups based on their density as softwood and hardwood. Red ironbark timber ranges from deep dark red to red brown. This table gives information about the relationship between timber hardness and density.

Board feet chart and calculator board feet volume measurement of lumber. Each wood species is listed in alphabetical order on each chart with its corresponding related number next to each species. Australian hardwood species guide version june 2018 ver2 botanical name eucalyptus obliqua eucalyptus regnans eucalyptus delegatensis eucalyptus dalrympleana eucalyptus. Kd density kg m3 1 780 700 620 700 620 1000 950 900 to 930 1090 to 1140 900 to 1150 850 800 830 dry hardness rating janka 1 7 1 5 7 4 9 5 7.

Properties and identifying features of wood and timber trees grown in queensland. The density of a wood is determined based on the multiple growths and physiological factors such as age diameter height radial growth geographical location site and growing conditions etc.