Modulus of Elasticity (MOE) Ratings for Various Species of Wood (1000 psi)

Modulus of elasticity ratings are derived from the stiffness or resistence to bending of the particular wood species. These ratings pertain to longitudinal modulus of elasticity, not tangential or radial ratings.⁽¹⁾

• Brazilian Redwood, Massaranduba 3,450 1000 psi
• Para Rosewood 3,200 1000 psi
• Lapacho 3,140 1000 psi
• Ipe 3,140 1000 psi
• Cumaru 3,050 1000 psi
• Dark Cumaru 3,050 1000 psi
• Patagonian Rosewood 2,730 1000 psi
• Kempas 2,690 1000 psi
• Angico, Kurupayra 2,600 1000 psi
• Batu / Red Balau 2,560 1000 psi
• TigerWood 2,390 1000 psi
• Timborana 2,230 1000 psi
• Brazilian Cherry Lite, Guajara 2,200 1000 psi
• Brazilian Cherry 2,160 1000 psi
• Canarywood, Tarara Amarilla 2,130 1000 psi
• Acacia 2,080 1000 psi
• Santos Mahogany 2,060 1000 psi
• Angelim Pedra 2,050 1000 psi
• Amendoim, Ybyraro 2,030 1000 psi
• Tiete Rosewood 2,030 1000 psi
• Birch 2,010 1000 psi
• Douglas Fir 1,950 1000 psi
• Bloodwood 1,890 1000 psi
• Red Oak 1,850 1000 psi
• Garapa, Golden Teak 1,835 1000 psi
• White Oak 1,780 1000 psi
• Dark Red Meranti/Seraya 1,770 1000 psi
• Cambara 1,640 1000 psi
• Andiroba, Royal Mahogany 1,560 1000 psi
• Cherry 1,490 1000 psi

⁽¹⁾ The Wood Handbook - Wood as an engineering material, USDA, General Technical Report 113.