How much dimensional change should you expect?
These figures represent possible width change in 12 inches of lumber when moisture content is reduced from 10 percent to 5 percent. Figures are for plain-sawn unless indicated otherwise.
| Species | Dimensional Change |
|---|---|
| Ash | 10/64″ |
| Basswood | 10/64″ |
| Beech | 14/64″ |
| Butternut | 8/64″ |
| Cherry | 9/64″ |
| Hard Maple | 12/64″ |
| Hickory | 11/64″ |
| Oak, Red and White plain-sawn | 11/64″ |
| Oak, Red and White quarter-sawn | 7/64″ |
| Oak, Red and White rift-sawn | 7/64″ |
| Pecan | 11/64″ |
| Soft Maple | 9/64″ |
| Walnut | 10/64″ |
| Yellow Birch | 12/64″ |
| Yellow Poplar | 9/64″ |