softwood · Pinus taeda
Loblolly Pine wood properties
Also known as: southern yellow pine.
| Type | softwood |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Pinus taeda |
| Modulus of elasticity (MOE) | 1,790,000 psi |
| Specific gravity | 0.57 |
| Density (approx) | 36 lb/ft³ (3.0 lb per board foot) |
| Janka hardness | 690 lbf |
| Shrinkage (tangential / radial) | 7.4% / 4.8% |
| Movement coefficient (CT / CR) | 0.00263 / 0.00176 |
| Region | Southeastern United States |
A 1 in x 6 in x 8 ft board of Loblolly Pine weighs about 11.9 lb (roughly 36 lb per cubic foot). Its Janka hardness of 690 lbf is harder than about 30% of the woods in our database.
Uses and working notes
Common uses: construction lumber, roof trusses, joists, poles, subflooring, sheathing.
Durability: Heartwood offers only moderate to low resistance to decay.
Workability: Handles fairly well under most tools; finishes and glues nicely.
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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). CT/CR taken from the "Pine, yellow" (Southern Yellow Pine) row of the FPL/Hoadley table. 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.