Estimate the weight of lumber based on wood species and volume.
Wood Specs
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Total Weight
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Select a wood species and enter the volume to estimate the load weight.
About this calculator
Overview
Wood weight depends heavily on the species and moisture content. 'Green' wood (freshly cut) is much heavier than kiln-dried wood. This calculator assumes standard air-dried/kiln-dried densities unless 'Green' is specified.
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Pro Tips
Always check if your lumber is 'Green' or 'Dry'. Green lumber can weigh 2x as much.
In the metric system, wood volume is usually measured in m³ and weight in kg.
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Fun Facts
"Balsa is one of the lightest woods (7-9 lbs/ft³), while Lignum Vitae is one of the heaviest (75-80 lbs/ft³)."
"One Board Foot is 1/12th of a cubic foot."
"Water content in green wood can account for 50% or more of its weight."
