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Spruce-Pine-Fir SPF

Janka Hardness
501
lbf
Janka (metric)
2228
N
Hardness Class
Medium
Density
0.42
g/cm³
Green MC
95
%
Fiber Saturation
30
%
Radial Shrink
4.4
%
Tangential Shrink
7.4
%
T/R Ratio
1.68
Stability
Excellent

About Spruce-Pine-Fir SPF

Spruce-Pine-Fir SPF () is a medium-hardness wood balancing workability and wear resistance, with a Janka hardness of 501 lbf (2228 N) and a density of about 0.42 g/cm³. It originates from north america.

With radial shrinkage of 4.4% and tangential shrinkage of 7.4% (a T/R ratio of 1.68), it is very stable in service, with low risk of cupping or distortion. Its fiber saturation point is around 30%, below which the wood begins to shrink and move as it dries.

These figures feed directly into the Vriksai calculators below — select Spruce-Pine-Fir SPF in any of them to get species-specific results for weight, moisture, shrinkage and hardness.

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