| Scientific Name |
Tectona grandis |
| Common Name |
Teak |
| Wood Type |
Hardwood |
| Color |
Golden to medium brown with darker streaks |
| Grain |
Straight, occasionally interlocked |
| Texture |
Coarse, with a smooth surface |
| Density |
640 to 750 kg/m³ |
| Hardness |
1,070 lbf (4,770 N) on the Janka scale |
| Modulus of Rupture |
120 MPa (17,400 psi) |
| Elastic Modulus |
10-12 GPa |
| Shrinkage |
Radial: 3-6%, Tangential: 7-10% |
| Durability |
Very durable, highly resistant to decay and termites |
| Workability |
Easy to work with hand and machine tools |
| Odor |
Mild, characteristic aroma when freshly cut |
| Uses |
Furniture, decking, shipbuilding, flooring |
