Modulus of Rupture (MOR) Ratings for Various Species of Wood (psi)

The modulus of rupture is a measure of the maximum load carrying capacity of a given species in bending strength and is proportional to the breaking point or maximum strength as borne by the specimen.⁽¹⁾

• Angico, Kurupayra 29,290 psi
• Brazilian Redwood, Massaranduba 29,200 psi
• Para Rosewood 27,600 psi
• Santos Mahogany 25,400 psi
• Ipe 25,400 psi
• Lapacho 25,360 psi
• Brazilian Cherry Lite, Guajara 25,300 psi
• Cumaru 24,800 psi
• Dark Cumaru 24,800 psi
• Patagonian Rosewood 23,780 psi
• Timborana 21,220 psi
• TigerWood 20,120 psi
• Brazilian Cherry 19,400 psi
• Batu / Red Balau 18,400 psi
• Angelim Pedra 18,255 psi
• Garapa, Golden Teak 18,100 psi
• Canarywood, Tarara Amarilla 18,000 psi
• Kempas 17,700 psi
• Acacia 17,500 psi
• Tiete Rosewood 15,830 psi
• Birch 15,570 psi
• White Oak 15,200 psi
• Red Oak 14,300 psi
• Amendoim, Ybyraro 13,800 psi
• Bloodwood 12,900 psi
• Cambara 12,800 psi
• Dark Red Meranti/Seraya 12,700 psi
• Douglas Fir 12,400 psi
• Cherry 12,330 psi
• Andiroba, Royal Mahogany 11,100 psi

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