Lumber prices / Hard Maple
Hard Maple Price per Board Foot
Hard (sugar) maple is a pale, tight-grained hardwood prized for its hardness and smooth surface. It is the standard for bowling alleys, gym floors, and butcher blocks; figured grades like curly and bird's-eye cost much more.
Typical price per board foot$5 – $9
TypeHardwood (Domestic)
Density (12% MC)44 lb/ft³
Weight per board foot3.7 lb
Janka hardness1,450 lbf
Common usesButcher blocks, flooring, cutting boards, cabinets, instruments
What common boards cost
Board feet times the price per board foot. These use the $5 to $9 range above.
| Board | Board feet | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1 x 6 x 8 ft | 4.00 | $20 – $36 |
| 1 x 8 x 8 ft | 5.33 | $27 – $48 |
| 2 x 4 x 8 ft | 5.33 | $27 – $48 |
To price a full order, put $7 (or your dealer's number) into the board foot calculator and add every board to the tally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does hard maple cost per board foot?
- Hard Maple commonly runs about $5 to $9 per board foot at retail, with wide, thick, or figured boards costing more. This is a planning range, not a quote, so confirm with your dealer.
- How much does hard maple weigh?
- About 3.7 pounds per board foot kiln-dried, based on an average density of 44 lb/ft³ at 12% moisture content. Green stock weighs more.
- Is hard maple a hardwood or a softwood?
- Hard Maple is a hardwood (domestic), with a Janka hardness of 1,450 lbf.