Hardwood · Central and South America
Genuine Mahogany
Swietenia macrophylla
Reddish brown that deepens with age; ribbon figure.
Janka hardness800 lbf
Density (12% MC)37.0 lb/ft³
Weight per board foot3.1 lb
Rot resistanceHigh
Workability5/5
Price$$$$
Hardness compared
White pine
Yellow Poplar
Genuine Mahogany
Black Cherry
Red Oak
Hard Maple
Shagbark Hickory
Jatoba
Working with Genuine Mahogany
One of the most stable woods available. CITES-listed — buy from certified sources.
Typical uses: Fine furniture, boatbuilding, instruments, carving.
Seasonal movement
| Tangential coefficient (flatsawn) | 0.00172 per 1% MC |
|---|---|
| Radial coefficient (quartersawn) | 0.00125 per 1% MC |
| T/R ratio | 1.38 (stays flat well) |
| 12" flatsawn board, 6% → 11% MC | 0.103" (≈ 2.6 mm) |