Imported · Meliaceae family
Honduran Mahogany ไม้มะฮอกกานี
Swietenia macrophylla
Very easy to work, excellent stability (T/R 1.5), classic handsome figure
Imported, also planted in Thailand · CITES-controlled
Mechanical properties of Honduran Mahogany
| Property | Value | Data status |
|---|---|---|
| Janka hardness | 4,020 N (900 lbf) MC 12% | Standard test result |
| Density | 590 kg/m³ MC 12% | Standard test result |
| Bending strength (MOR) | 80.8 MPa MC 12% | Standard test result |
| Stiffness (MOE) | 10.06 GPa MC 12% | Standard test result |
| Compressive strength parallel to grain | 46.6 MPa MC 12% | Standard test result |
| Radial shrinkage | 2.9% | Standard test result |
| Tangential shrinkage | 4.3% | Standard test result |
| Volumetric shrinkage | 7.5% | Standard test result |
≈ approximate = a figure for the trade group or plantation-grown timber, not a test result for this species itself · MC = moisture content at testing · Real values vary with the source of the timber, its age and how it was kiln-dried
Durability and working properties
- Durability
- Moderately to very durable · termite-resistant
- Machining / working
- Very easy to work · takes finish and sands very well
Sustainability and sourcing
Honduran Mahogany is imported timber: every lot should come with import papers and a traceable source.
This species is legally controlled — felling, trade and export are restricted to protect wild populations. WisutWood neither sells nor prices it, and recommends legal alternatives instead.
Legal alternative woods
Questions about Honduran Mahogany
What is the botanical name of Honduran Mahogany, and what else is it called?
The botanical name of Honduran Mahogany is Swietenia macrophylla. It belongs to the Meliaceae family. Trade names: Genuine mahogany, Honduran mahogany, Big-leaf mahogany · Local names: Central Mahogany
How hard is Honduran Mahogany?
Janka hardness 4,020 N (900 lbf) (MC 12%) · Density 590 kg/m³ (MC 12%)
Can Honduran Mahogany be used outdoors?
Not recommended outdoors; better suited to interior work · Durability: Moderately to very durable · termite-resistant
What work is Honduran Mahogany good for?
Premium furniture, veneer work, musical instruments — Very easy to work, excellent stability (T/R 1.5), classic handsome figure
Can WisutWood build my job in Honduran Mahogany?
No — Honduran Mahogany is a legally controlled species. WisutWood shows the data for study and comparison only, and neither sells nor prices it. Legal alternatives we recommend: Rubberwood glued panel Sadao Thiam Legal note: ⚠️ CITES Appendix II and IUCN Endangered — export is controlled · CITES documentation required · shown for comparison only, not offered for sale
