Birch Weight Calculator

Yellow birch has a density of approximately 43 pounds per cubic foot when dried to typical moisture content (around 12%). This makes it moderately heavy compared to other hardwoods, heavier than maple but lighter than hickory.

A standard 4×8 foot sheet of 3/4-inch birch plywood weighs about 61 pounds. Birch plywood is slightly lighter than solid yellow birch lumber due to its layered construction and adhesives, typically around 36 lb/ft³.

Yes, yellow birch (43 lb/ft³) is slightly heavier than red oak (42 lb/ft³) and noticeably heavier than white oak (47 lb/ft³ when comparing the same moisture content). The difference is modest but matters for large projects.

Multiply board feet by 3.58 for yellow birch. Since one board foot equals 1/12 cubic foot, and yellow birch is 43 lb/ft³, each board foot weighs about 3.58 pounds (43 ÷ 12).

Absolutely. Green (freshly cut) birch can weigh 50-60% more than kiln-dried lumber. The 43 lb/ft³ figure assumes lumber dried to 12% moisture content, which is standard for indoor woodworking.