Firewood Facts - Burning the right wood
Measurement of Wood
A standard cord of wood has a volume of 128 cubic feet and is 4 feet high, 4 feet wide and 8 feet long. Face cords, or short cords, do not have standard measurements and volumes cannot be determined; thus this term should not be used to purchase wood.
Number of Trees Requied to Yield One Standard Cord
| Diameter of Tree Measured at Chest Height | Deciduous | Coniferous |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 15 | 20 |
| 8 | 11 | 13 |
| 9 | 8 | 10 |
| 10 | 5 | 8 |
| 12 | 4 | 6 |
| 14 | 3 | 3.7 |
| 16 | 2 | 2.5 |
| 18 | 1.5 | 1.9 |
Heating Value of Wood
When burning wood it is essential to have the wood as dry as possible in order to produce more heat per pound of fuel, thereby obtaining a higher heat value and also reducing trouble with creosote.