The Janka hardness test (English: / ˈ dʒ æ ŋ k ə /; [1] German:), created by Austrian-born American researcher Gabriel Janka (1864–1932), measures the resistance of a sample of …

The Janka scale is used to determine the relative hardness of particular domestic or exotic wood species. The Janka test measures the amount of force required to embed a 0.444" steel ball …

Each wood has been meticulously documented and photographed, listed with its Janka hardness value (in lbf) and geographic and global hardness rankings. Consider this: the venerable Red …

2022年7月1日 · What is the Janka Wood Hardness Scale? The Janka hardness scale is a measure of the hardness of a given species of wood and its level of durability. It is named after …

What is the Janka Hardness Scale? Simple, clean, and neat these engineered floors are UV color fade-resistant and scratch-resistant. Featuring Jasper Engineered Hardwood Baltic Oak …

2023年7月12日 · The Janka scale, simply put, records the density of wood by testing its resistance to denting. The test measures the force required to embed a .444-inch (11.28mm) …

2025年1月16日 · Oak, one of the most commonly used hardwoods, scores between 1,200 and 1,360 lbf, offering balanced durability for flooring and furniture in high-traffic zones. Maple falls …

2020年6月8日 · The Janka Hardness measures the hardness of wood by testing how much force is needed to embed a steel ball. The list focuses solely on North American woods.

2024年1月31日 · Janka Ratings of Common Domestic & Exotic Wood Species. The Janka ratings of commonly used flooring woods range widely, from rich exotic species to economical …

Red oak is used as the standard and its hardness is 1,290 on the Janka scale. White oak is just a bit harder at 1,360. Bamboo is a bit harder at 1,380 (see my past blog on bamboo flooring – is …