hardwood · Olea europaea
Olivewood wood properties
Also known as: european olive, italian olive, mediterranean olive.
| Type | hardwood |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Olea europaea |
| Modulus of elasticity (MOE) | 1,797,000 psi |
| Specific gravity | 0.98 |
| Density (approx) | 61 lb/ft³ (5.1 lb per board foot) |
| Janka hardness | 2,710 lbf |
| Shrinkage (tangential / radial) | 7.7% / 4.9% |
| Region | Mediterranean region; cultivated across subtropical areas worldwide |
A 1 in x 6 in x 8 ft board of Olivewood weighs about 20.4 lb (roughly 61 lb per cubic foot). Its Janka hardness of 2,710 lbf is harder than about 92% of the woods in our database.
Uses and working notes
Common uses: high-end furniture, veneer, turned objects, small specialty items.
Durability: Accounts conflict between perishable and moderately durable; it does poorly at resisting insect damage.
Workability: Dense, wild grain causes tearout while surfacing, and the timber moves heavily in service.
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How these numbers were sourced
MOE, SG (12% MC), Janka and shrinkage from The Wood Database (citing USDA FPL and related sources). This imported species is not listed in the FPL/Hoadley dimensional change coefficient table, so CT/CR and movement source 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.