Basic Wood Properties
Basic Wood Properties
Basic Wood Properties
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<strong>Wood</strong> Density<br />
Density and MC<br />
Possible densities for an eighteen foot 2x4<br />
(lbs./ft 3 )<br />
Weight Basis<br />
Green<br />
(38 lbs.)<br />
Kiln-dry 15%<br />
(22 lbs.)<br />
Oven-dry<br />
(19 lbs.)<br />
Green<br />
(0.78ft 3 )<br />
48.7<br />
28.2<br />
24.4<br />
Volume Basis<br />
Oven-dry<br />
(0.68ft 3 )<br />
55.9<br />
32.4<br />
27.9