White Oak Lumber

White Oak is one of the most versatile North American hardwoods, valued for golden-brown tones, water resistance, and durability. The appearance varys widely by how it's cut.  Rift White Oak has a vertical grain, while Quartersawn produces striking medullary rays.  Flat sawn White Oak has catherdral graining. Strong and dependable, it’s widely used for furniture, flooring, cabinetry, trim, and boatbuilding. Its closed grain takes finishes evenly, adding timeless appeal to modern and traditional designs alike.  Compare with Red Oak Lumber or Ash Lumber.
Kiln Dried, Rough, Random Widths 5"+, Random Lengths 7'+, 84%-100% Clear
White Oak Lumber Prices per Board Foot as of Feb 12, 2026
Description 100-249 B.F. 250-499 B.F. 500-999 B.F. 1000+ B.F.
4/4 White Oak info icon 9.25 6.75 6.25 5.75
5/4 White Oak 10.20 7.70 7.20 6.70
6/4 White Oak 10.50 8.00 7.50 7.00
8/4 White Oak 12.85 10.35 9.85 9.35
8/4 White Oak (European) info icon       7.90
4/4 White Oak, Quartered or Rift info icon 16.35 14.35 12.60 12.10
5/4 White Oak, Quartered or Rift 16.35 14.35 12.60 12.10
8/4 White Oak, Quartered or Rift 17.85 14.85 13.60 12.85
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White Oak Lumber Appearance and Design Attributes

Primary Color Tone: tan

  • Characteristics
    USES:  Cabinets, furniture, architectural millwork, veneers, mouldings, doors, trim, flooring, boat building and many more...
    ORIGINS:  White Oak is widespread throughout the Eastern U.S. but can be found in more limited quantities and many sub-species as far west as Oregon
    BOTANICAL NAME:  Quercus alba
    COMMON NAME:  White Oak
    COLOR DETAILS:  Sapwood is light white and heartwood can range from tan to light brown.
    WEIGHT:  Approximately 3.9 lbs. per BF Kiln dried
    WORKABILITY:  Machines, nails and screws very well with pre-boring advised. Takes a nice stain and finishes well.
  • Capabilities

    White Oak Lumber for Sale

    Wood Vendors supplies only the finest White Oak Lumber from reputable sources insuring not only the best quality, but also the highest yield.  Domestic Oak sales comprise roughly half of all US hardwood lumber sales.  White Oak tends to be slightly more expensive than the more abundant Red Oak but there is a large sustainable supply domestically and given its exceptional value, there is no wonder why it is so widely used.  White Oak is impervious to liquids and therefore used extensively for ship building, barrels as well as outdoor benches.  We have White Oak readily available in 4/4, 5/4, 6/4 and 8/4 thickness as well as plain or flat sawn, quartered or rift sawn rough lumber.  We also supply custom run white oak s4s dimension, mouldings, trim, flooring and more.  Just Ask Us!

    Call Pat or Tom today to disucss your White Oak needs 877-983-6367.

  • Additional Info
    For more information, WoodVendors recommends:
    Link: White Oak Technical Information
    Link: White Oak Design Information
    Link: More White Oak Pictures