J. Gibson McIlvain Company est. 1798

Exotic Lumber, Domestic Hardwoods & Custom Mouldings Since 1798

White Oak - Quercus Alba

White Oak
Hardwood Specifications Chart Green Dry Units
Bending Strength 8300 15200 psi
Crushing Strength 670 1070 psi
Max Crushing Strength 3560 7440 psi
Static Bending 3700 4800 psi
Impact Strength 42 37 inches
Stiffness 1250 1780 1000 psi
Work to Maximum Load 12 15 in-lbs/in3
Hardness 1360 lbs
Shearing Strength 2000 psi
Specific Gravity 0.6 0.68
Weight 63 47 lbs/cu.ft.
Radial Shrinkage 6 %
Tangential Shrinkage 11 %
Volumetric Shrinkage 16 %