Softer wood harder wood 2000 3000 4000 5000 janka values hardness, or “janka value” is measured with a test of resistance of a sample of wood to denting and wear. Our chart is based on the janka hardness scale which is the industry standard for gauging the ability of various wood species to resist denting and tolerate normal wear. It also indicates the effort required to either nail or saw the particular wood species.
Wood hardness chart species (alphabetical) hardness species (by hardness) hardness afromosia 1560 basswood 410 amberwood 2200 butternut 490 amendoim 1360 chestnut, domestic 540 angelique 1290 douglass fir 660 aniegre 1110 yellow pine, short leaf 690 ash, domestic / white 1320 sycamore, american 770 ash, victorian 1010 yellow pine, long leaf 870 Softer wood harder wood 2000 3000 4000 5000 janka values hardness, or “janka value” is measured with a test of resistance of a sample of wood to denting and wear. The woods are listed from hardest to softest, so the higher the number, the harder the.
It Also Indicates The Effort Required To Either Nail Or Saw The Particular Wood Species.
Chart showing how hard various woods are on the janka scale It measures the force required to embed an 11.28mm. Our chart is based on the janka hardness scale which is the industry standard for gauging the ability of various wood species to resist denting and tolerate normal wear.
