What Is the Janka Hardness Scale? 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 ...

The Janka scale is the hardwood industry's test to measure the pressure required to embed a .444-inch steel ball to half its diameter into the wood. The higher the number, ...

The ideal floor would be hard like stone but resilient like wood, as impervious as stainless steel but with warm hues, grain variation and a glowing patina. It’s not here yet. But there are t… ...

Home Matters.BY DAVID BRADLEYTHE ASSOCIATED PRESSThe next time you're in the market for a hardwood floor, butcher block table or cutting board, keep the Janka scale in mind.The Janka ...

The most common way is using something known as the Janka Hardness Test, which has been an industry standard since 1906. This involves measuring the average amount of force required to “embed a ...