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A thousand board feet of hardwood saw logs weigh how much?

By Steve Nix, About.com

Question: A thousand board feet of hardwood saw logs weigh how much?

Answer: One thousand board feet of hardwood sawtimber (Doyle scale) = 183 cubic feet (range: 160 to 220 cf) or = 17,500 pounds or = 8.75 tons. One thousand board feet of hardwood sawtimber ranges in weight from 15,000 pounds to 19,000 pounds.

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