Janka Hardness Scale
Imported Woods
Brazilian Cherry
2350
Mesquite
2345
Santos Mahogany
2200
Merbau
1925
Jarrah
1910
Purpleheart
1860
Hickory / Pecan
1820
African Perdauk
1725
Wenge
1630
Most Common Hardwoods Purchased
Hard Maple
1450
Australian Cypress
1375
White Oak
1360
Ash
1320
American Beech
1300
Red Oak (Northern)
1290
Yellow Birch
1260
Softer Hardwoods Purchased
Heart Pine
1225
Black Walnut
1010
Teak
1000
Black Cherry
950
Southern Yellow Pine
870
Douglas Fir
660