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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Mango is best understood by how it looks, how it works, and where it should be used. This guide explains the practical buying details before sending you to the right Kingma products.
Scientific nameMangifera indica
Janka hardness1,070 lbf
Average dried weight42.1 lb/ft³
Best fitFurniture
Overview
Why choose Mango?
Mango is a imported specialty hardwood associated with Tropical Asia and Oceania. It is useful when the project calls for furniture, ukuleles, veneer, plywood, turned objects, and flooring
For SEO and customer usefulness, this page separates the science from the buying decision: appearance, working behaviour, durability, project fit, and then the right Kingma shopping path.
Scientific nameMangifera indica
DistributionTropical Asia and Oceania
ShrinkageRadial: 3.6%, Tangential: 5.5%, Volumetric: 8.9%, T/R Ratio: 1.5 More images | Identification
DurabilityMango is rated anywhere from moderately durable to perishable.
Mango colour, grain, and figure
Expect because of the spalting that is commonly present, the wood can be a kaleidoscope of colors. Under normal circumstances, heartwood is a golden brown, while other colors such as yellow and streaks of pink and/or black can also occur.
In practical selection, the grain and texture are best treated this way: grain can be straight or interlocked. With a medium to coarse texture and good natural luster.
Working notes
In the shop, if interlocked or wild grain is present, tearout is common when machining. Reaction wood may also be present, which can shift as it is being sawed, potentially causing binding on the blade.
Although severe reactions are quite uncommon, mango has been reported to cause skin irritation.
Mango should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Mango
Best projects
Furniture, ukuleles, veneer, plywood, turned objects, and flooring
Use caution
Avoid specifying it by name alone; confirm board size, moisture, colour, figure, and the project environment before buying.
Finish strategy
Test finishes on offcuts first, especially when colour, blotching, outdoor exposure, or grain filling matters.
Buying note
Choose boards, slabs, plywood, blanks, or posts based on the project rather than species name alone.
Shop path
Buying Mango from Kingma
Start with the direct species match when Kingma sells it. If stock rotates, use the closest live collection or a clearly explained alternative.
Live edge slabs
Use when the customer cares more about slab format and visual impact than this exact species.
View optionSimilar woods and alternatives
If Kingma does not have an exact match online, use the buying links below as practical alternatives only when the colour, grain, hardness, or project environment makes sense.
Mango FAQ
What is Mango best used for?
Mango is best considered for furniture, ukuleles, veneer, plywood, turned objects, and flooring. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Mango beginner friendly?
It depends on density, grain direction, and tooling. Test cuts on offcuts first, and choose Maple, Cherry, Walnut, or Poplar when easier machining is the priority.
Does Kingma sell Mango?
Use the buying section on this page. If an exact product is not listed, the linked alternatives are included only when they make practical sense for colour, grain, or project use.