Lumber prices / Yellow Birch
Yellow Birch Price per Board Foot
Yellow birch is a hard, heavy, fine-grained wood used heavily in cabinet-grade plywood and furniture. It turns and finishes well but can be prone to blotching without a conditioner.
Typical price per board foot$5 – $8
TypeHardwood (Domestic)
Density (12% MC)43 lb/ft³
Weight per board foot3.6 lb
Janka hardness1,260 lbf
Common usesPlywood, cabinets, furniture, doors, veneer
What common boards cost
Board feet times the price per board foot. These use the $5 to $8 range above.
| Board | Board feet | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1 x 6 x 8 ft | 4.00 | $20 – $32 |
| 1 x 8 x 8 ft | 5.33 | $27 – $43 |
| 2 x 4 x 8 ft | 5.33 | $27 – $43 |
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 yellow birch cost per board foot?
- Yellow Birch commonly runs about $5 to $8 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 yellow birch weigh?
- About 3.6 pounds per board foot kiln-dried, based on an average density of 43 lb/ft³ at 12% moisture content. Green stock weighs more.
- Is yellow birch a hardwood or a softwood?
- Yellow Birch is a hardwood (domestic), with a Janka hardness of 1,260 lbf.