The following shipping weights are averaged. KD (Kiln-Dried) weights are figured at an average 7% moisture content after kiln dried shrinkage loss. S2S (Surfaced 2 Sides) weights are based on the hardwood association standard thicknesses.

WEIGHT PER 1,000 BOARD FEET

SPECIES SURFACE 1″ 1-1/4″ 1-1/2″ 2″ 3″ 4″
ALDER ROUGH 2400 2500 2500 2500
S2S 2000 2100 2100 2100
ASH, WHITE
 ROUGH 3650 3750 3750 3900
S2S 3000 3200 3200 3450
BASSWOOD ROUGH 2000 2050 2050 2100
S2S 1650 1750 1800 1850
BIRCH ROUGH 3500 3600 3600 3700
S2S 2850 3050 3150 3250
CEDAR, RED TENNESSEE
 ROUGH 3000 3100 3100 3200
S2S 2450 2650 2700 3800
CHERRY ROUGH 3400 3500 3500 3600
S2S 2750 3000 3050 3150
HICKORY ROUGH 3850 3850 3850 4000
S2S 3050 3100 3100 3200
MAHOGANY, HONDURAS
 ROUGH 2800 2900 2900 2900 3000 3000
S2S 2300 2450 2550 2550 2750 2800
KHAYA ROUGH 3200 3300 3300 3400
S2S 2600 2700 2700 2800
MAPLE, HARD
 ROUGH 3500 3600 3600 3700 3700 3700
S2S 2850 3050 3150 3250 3400 3450
MAPLE, SOFT
 ROUGH 2900 3000 3000 3100
S2S 2350 2550 2650 2700
OAK, RED & WHITE
 ROUGH 3800 3900 3900 4000
S2S 3100 3300 3400 3500
PINE, PONDEROSA
 ROUGH 2400 2400 2400 2400
S2S 1850 2100 2150 2100
POPLAR ROUGH 2700 2750 2750 2800
S2S 2200 2350 2400 2450
WALNUT ROUGH 3500 3600 3600 3700
S2S 2850 3050 3150 3250

The following shipping weights are averaged. Weights will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. Use these calculations only as a guide.

WEIGHT IN POUNDS PER 100 Lineal FEET

DIMENSION Fir Hemlock Mahogany Redwood Oak Pine & Spruce
1 X 2 33 30 27 25 35 25
1 X 3 50 45 40 38 55 38
1 X 4 67 60 53 50 75 50
1 X 5 83 75 67 63 105
1 X 6 100 90 80 75 120 75
1 X 8 133 120 107 100 165 100
1 X 10 166 150 133 125 205 125
1 X 12 200 180 160 150 250 150
2 X 2 67 60 53 50 60
2 X 3 100 90 80 75
2 X 4 133 120 107 100 140
2 X 6 200 180 160 150 230
2 X 8 267 240 213 200 280
2 X 10 333 300 266 250
2 X 12 400 360 320 300

The following shipping weights are averaged. Weights will vary from Manufacturer to manufacturer. Use these calculations only as a guide.

PLYWOOD –WEIGHT IN POUNDS PER 48″ x 96″ SHEET

THICKNESS Composition Core Veneer Core Particle Board Core (#45) MDF Core #50 Industrial Pine Commercial Fir 50# Density Good 2 Sides Standard Grade
1/8″ (3.2mm)
 20 28 28 20
1/4″ (6.4mm)
 25 22 36 36 32 37 38
3/8″ (9.5mm)
 35 50 52 47 47 54 33
1/2″ (12.7mm)
 55 42 67 72 62 64 72 43
5/8″ (15.9mm)
 61 52 80 86 76 77 87 52
3/4″ (19.1mm)
 74 7-PLY 60
9-PLY 70		 90 99 92 94 105 62
1″ (25.4mm)
 93 84 122 134 123 131

.004 Mil Vinyl Overlays … Add 75 lbs/1000 sq. ft./side to core weights
Standard Melamine Overlays … Add 40 lbs/1000 sq. ft./side to core weights