Hardness is defined as resistance to indentation
using a modified Janka hardness test, measured by the load
required to embed a 11.28-mm (0.444-in.) ball to one-half
its diameter. Values presented are the average of radial and
tangential penetrations.(1)
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Ipe
3,840 lbs
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Greenheart
3,500 lbs
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Cumaru
3,200 lbs
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Massaranduba
3,190 lbs
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Brazilian Cherry
2,350 lbs
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Tatajuba
2,220 lbs
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Dark Red Meranti
1,900 lbs
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Purpleheart
1,860 lbs
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TigerWood
1,850 lbs
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Cambara
1,740 lbs
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Angelim Pedra, Brazilian Apitong
1,720 lbs
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Garapa
1,700 lbs
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White Oak
1,360 lbs
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Red Oak
1,290 lbs
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Apitong, Keruing
1,270 lbs
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Douglas Fir
660 lbs
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Western Red Cedar
350 lbs
(1) The Wood Handbook - Wood as an engineering material, USDA, General Technical Report 113.
