hardwood · Quercus bicolor
Swamp White Oak wood properties
| Type | hardwood |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Quercus bicolor |
| Modulus of elasticity (MOE) | 2,029,000 psi |
| Specific gravity | 0.77 |
| Density (approx) | 48 lb/ft³ (4.0 lb per board foot) |
| Janka hardness | 1,600 lbf |
| Shrinkage (tangential / radial) | 10.6% / 5.5% |
| Region | Eastern and Midwestern United States |
A 1 in x 6 in x 8 ft board of Swamp White Oak weighs about 16.0 lb (roughly 48 lb per cubic foot). Its Janka hardness of 1,600 lbf is harder than about 71% of the woods in our database.
Uses and working notes
Common uses: cabinetry, furniture, interior trim, flooring, barrels, veneer.
Durability: Decay resistance rated very good, consistent with the durable white oak group it belongs to.
Workability: Bonds well with adhesives and takes stain and finish smoothly, typical of white oaks.
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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). Swamp White Oak 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.