Characteristics of European Chestnut
| Origin of Wood Type | Europe |
| Botanical Name | Castanea sativa |
| Specific Gravity | 0.54 |
| Avg. Weight Per BF | 3.00 lb/ bf |
| Color Range | Tan – Yellow – Light Brown |
| Rarity / Availability | Readily Available |
| Typical Avg. Width | 4″ to 15″ |
| Typical Avg. Length | 6′ to 14′ |
| Avg. Waste Factor | 0.5 |
| Wood Uses | Furniture, Cabinetry, Architectural Millwork, Wood Carving, Veneer and many other uses |
| Lumber Grades | Flitch |
| Other Trade Names | Sweet Chestnut, Spanish Chestnut |
European Chestnut Lumber Detailed Pricing:
| Thickness | Grade | Figure Type | Grain Orientation | Width Range | Length Range | Price Per BF |
| 4/4 | Flitch (European) | None | Flat Sawn | 3.00″ to 11.50″ | 72.00″ to 168.00″ | $9.00 |
| 5/4 | Flitch (European) | None | Flat Sawn | 3.00″ to 11.50″ | 72.00″ to 168.00″ | $9.00 |
| 6/4 | Flitch (European) | None | Flat Sawn | 3.00″ to 11.50″ | 72.00″ to 168.00″ | $9.50 |
| 8/4 | Flitch (European) | None | Flat Sawn | 3.00″ to 11.50″ | 72.00″ to 168.00″ | $10.00 |