(Ranked by dimensional change coefficient)*
The numbers in the chart reflect the dimensional change coefficient for the various species, measured as tangential shrink- age or swelling within normal moisture content limits of 6-14 percent. Tangential change values will normally reflect changes in plainsawn wood. Quartersawn wood will usually be more dimensionally stable than plainsawn.
The dimensional change coefficient can be used to calculate expected shrinkage or swelling. Simply multiply the change in moisture content by the change coefficient and then multiply by the width of the board.
| Mesquite | 0.00129 |
| Merbau | 0.00153 |
| Australian Cypress | 0.00162 |
| Padauk | 0.00180 |
| Teak | 0.00185 |
| Wenge | 0.00201 |
| Purpleheart | 0.00212 |
| Santos Mahogany | 0.00238 |
| American Cherry | 0.00248 |
| Heart Pine | 0.00263 |
| South Yellow Pine | 0.00265 |
| Douglas Fir | 0.00267 |
| White Ash | 0.00274 |
| American Walnut | 0.00274 |
| Brazilian Cherry | 0.00300 |
| Pecan | Hickory | 0.00315 |
| Yellow Birch | 0.00338 |
| Hard Maple | 0.00353 |
| Red Oak | 0.00365 |
| Jarrah | 0.00396 |
| True Hickory | 0.00411 |
| American Beech | 0.00431 |
Source: Stability ratings taken from Wood Handbook: Wood as an Engineered Material (Agriculture Handbook 72 Forest Products Laboratory. Forest Service. U.S. Department of Agriculture: revised 1987).
*Solid Flooring
