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Professional Comparison · Verified Engineering Data · Updated 19 July 2026
Mango Wood VS Rubber Wood
Which wood is better for your project? Scores are computed from the verified figures on each species page — how we score.
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Mango Wood
29/100 Library Score
🪵Hardwood💧Moisture Stable🌿Sustainable
- Better dimensional stability (Excellent vs Moderate)
- Stronger in bending (MOR 88.5 vs 71.9 MPa)
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Rubber Wood
1/100 Library Score
🪵Hardwood🌿Sustainable
- Close second across most categories
- Solid choice where its profile fits the project
Visual comparison
Mango WoodRubber Wood
Winner by category
There isn't one universally best wood — there's a best wood for each purpose.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Durability | Tie |
| Stability | Mango Wood |
| Hardness | Mango Wood |
| Strength (MOR) | Mango Wood |
| Stiffness (MOE) | Mango Wood |
| Flame spread | Tie |
| Machining ease | Tie |
| Lightness | Mango Wood |
Engineering data
| Property | Mango Wood | Rubber Wood |
|---|---|---|
| Janka Hardness | 1070WD lbf | 960WD lbf |
| Density | 0.51WD g/cm³ | 0.55WD g/cm³ |
| MOE | 11.53WD GPa | 9.1WD GPa |
| MOR | 88.5WD MPa | 71.9WD MPa |
| Durability | Class 5 Not Durable | Class 5 Not Durable |
| Stability | Excellent | Moderate |
| Fire (E84) | Class C indicative | Class C indicative |
| Radial Shrink | 3.6WD % | 2.3WD % |
| Tangential Shrink | 5.5WD % | 5.1WD % |
| T/R Ratio | 1.53 | 2.22 |
Figures carry the same source status as the species pages they come from — verified where cited, indicative where marked.
Best for
| Application | Recommended | Suitability |
|---|---|---|
| Flooring / wear surfaces | 🥇 Mango Wood | ★★★☆☆ |
| Furniture / interior joinery | 🥇 Mango Wood | ★★★★☆ |
| Structural / load-bearing | 🥇 Mango Wood | ★★☆☆☆ |
Advantages & limitations
Mango Wood
Advantages
- Very low movement in service
Limitations
- Not durable outdoors untreated (Class 5)
Rubber Wood
Advantages
Limitations
- Not durable outdoors untreated (Class 5)
- Noticeable seasonal movement — allow for it in design
Recommendation
Choose Mango Wood if…
- You need minimal movement (doors, decking, panelling)
- The surface takes traffic or impact
Choose Rubber Wood if…
- Its profile matches the application better than a single overall score
Frequently asked questions
Which is more durable, Mango Wood or Rubber Wood?
Neither — both carry the same EN 350 rating (Class 5, Not Durable). For outdoor decisions between them, weigh dimensional stability and hardness instead.
Which wood is better for outdoor use?
Mango Wood — outdoor performance combines decay durability with dimensional stability, and it leads on that combination.
Is Mango Wood harder than Rubber Wood?
Yes — Janka 1070 lbf vs 960 lbf.
How we score. Each wood gets a weighted composite of the verified figures shown above: durability 22%, stability 18%, hardness 12%, bending strength 12%, machining ease 12%, stiffness 8%, flame spread 8%, lightness 8%. The Library Score is that composite's percentile rank within our 60-species library — 50 means the library median, 90 means it outperforms nine of every ten species we cover. No price data is scored — cost guidance is qualitative. The score summarises the data; it does not replace judgement about your specific application.