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Relative hardness Table
 
Listed below is the relative hardness for most wood species used in flooring. These ratings were done using the Janka Hardness Test, which measure the force needed to embed a .444 inch steel ball to half it's diameter in a piece of wood. The higher the number the harder the wood. Although this is one of the best methods to measure the ability of wood species to withstand indentations, it should be used as a general guide when comparing various species of wood flooring. The construction and finish also play an important role in the durability and ease of maintenance of any wood floor.

Wood Species

Rating

Origin

American Cherry

950

North America

Black Walnut

1010

North America

Teak, True

1150

Burma

Birch

1260

Europe/America

Iroko

1260

Africa

Northern Red Oak

1290

North America

Beech

1300

Europe

Brazilian Oak - Amendoim

1340

South America

White Oak

1360

Europe/America

Australian Cypress

1375

Australia

Bamboo

1410

China

Hard Maple

1450

North America

Ash

1460

Asia, America

Wenge

1630

Africa

Kempas

1710

Asia

African Padauk

1725

Africa

Hickory

1820

North America

Merbau

1925

Asia

Purpleheart

2090

South America

Santos Mahogany - Cabriuva

2320

South America

Brazilian Cherry - Jatoba

2820

South America

Brazilian Teak - Cumaru

3540

South America

Brazilian Walnut - Ipe

3680

South America

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