The modulus of elasticity ratings as shown below are based on the stiffness or resistance to bending
of the particular wood species. These ratings are for the common longitudinal modulus of elasticity not the radial
or tangential ratings.(1)
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Massaranduba
3,450 1000 psi
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Ipe
3,140 1000 psi
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Cumaru
3,050 1000 psi
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Greenheart
2,970 1000 psi
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Purpleheart
2,420 1000 psi
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TigerWood
2,390 1000 psi
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Brazilian Cherry
2,160 1000 psi
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Apitong, Keruing
2,070 1000 psi
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Angelim Pedra, Brazilian Apitong
2,050 1000 psi
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Douglas Fir
1,950 1000 psi
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Dark Red Meranti
1,900 1000 psi
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Red Oak
1,850 1000 psi
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Garapa
1,835 1000 psi
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White Oak
1,780 1000 psi
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Tatajuba
1,680 1000 psi
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Cambara
1,640 1000 psi
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Western Red Cedar
1,110 1000 psi
(1) The Wood Handbook - Wood as an engineering material, USDA, General Technical Report 113.
