Softwood · Southeastern United States
Southern Yellow Pine
Pinus palustris
Yellow-orange with strong latewood bands.
Janka hardness870 lbf
Density (12% MC)41.0 lb/ft³
Weight per board foot3.4 lb
Rot resistanceLow
Workability3/5
Price$
Hardness compared
White pine
Yellow Poplar
Southern Yellow Pine
Black Cherry
Red Oak
Hard Maple
Shagbark Hickory
Jatoba
Working with Southern Yellow Pine
Very strong and cheap — a favourite for budget Roubo-style workbench tops. Can be resinous.
Typical uses: Workbenches, construction, flooring.
Seasonal movement
| Tangential coefficient (flatsawn) | 0.00263 per 1% MC |
|---|---|
| Radial coefficient (quartersawn) | 0.00176 per 1% MC |
| T/R ratio | 1.49 (stays flat well) |
| 12" flatsawn board, 6% → 11% MC | 0.158" (≈ 4.0 mm) |