hardwood · Populus grandidentata
Bigtooth Aspen wood properties
| Type | hardwood |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Populus grandidentata |
| Modulus of elasticity (MOE) | 1,430,000 psi |
| Specific gravity | 0.43 |
| Density (approx) | 27 lb/ft³ (2.2 lb per board foot) |
| Janka hardness | 420 lbf |
| Shrinkage (tangential / radial) | 7.9% / 3.3% |
| Region | Northeastern North America |
A 1 in x 6 in x 8 ft board of Bigtooth Aspen weighs about 8.9 lb (roughly 27 lb per cubic foot). Its Janka hardness of 420 lbf is harder than about 7% of the woods in our database.
Uses and working notes
Common uses: boxes, crates, veneer, plywood, utility wood.
Durability: Non-durable and open to insect attack, offering essentially no resistance to decay outdoors.
Workability: Needs sharp tools to avoid fuzzy surfaces, holds nails poorly, and warps as it dries.
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How these numbers were sourced
MOE, SG (12% MC), Janka and shrinkage from The Wood Database (which cites the USDA FPL Wood Handbook). Bigtooth Aspen is not individually listed in the printed FPL/Hoadley dimensional change coefficient chart, so CT/CR are omitted. Uses, region, durability and workability summarized from The Wood Database. Price indicative.
Values shown as estimates rather than sourced constants: typicalPricePerBF_usd.
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.