hardwood · Quercus phellos
Willow Oak wood properties
| Type | hardwood |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Quercus phellos |
| Modulus of elasticity (MOE) | 1,804,000 psi |
| Specific gravity | 0.77 |
| Density (approx) | 48 lb/ft³ (4.0 lb per board foot) |
| Janka hardness | 1,460 lbf |
| Shrinkage (tangential / radial) | 9.6% / 5% |
| Region | Eastern United States |
A 1 in x 6 in x 8 ft board of Willow Oak weighs about 16.0 lb (roughly 48 lb per cubic foot). Its Janka hardness of 1,460 lbf is harder than about 66% of the woods in our database.
Uses and working notes
Common uses: cabinetry, furniture, interior trim, flooring, veneer.
Durability: A red oak with poor decay resistance; expect minimal durability when exposed to weather.
Workability: Takes glue, stain, and finish well, behaving like other red oaks during shop work.
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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). Willow 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.