Figure out how much firewood you actually need this season, what it should cost, and when to buy it for the best price.
Wood terminology, plain and honest
Firewood has its own vocabulary, and the same word can mean different things to different sellers. Tap any term to see what it means and what to ask.
How wood is measured
How dry the wood is
Most of what is here comes from state agriculture departments and university extension services, linked inside each term. Local custom varies, so if a delivery ever leaves you scratching your head, your state weights and measures office is who sorts it out.
How big is the space you heat?1,500 sq ft
4004,000 sq ft
Your winters are
What do you burn in?
How much do you rely on wood?
What are you smoking?
How big is the brisket?12 lb
420 lb
What kind of smoker?
How many cooks are you stocking for?
What are you planning?
How many nights?2 nights
1 night14 nights
How big a fire each night?
Morning fires too? Cooking?
Weather look rough?
Fires per week
How long is your fire season?
You need about
2 cords
What is a bundle? A standard store or campground bundle is about 0.75 cubic feet of wood, usually 4 to 7 split pieces around 12 to 16 inches long, weighing roughly 15 to 25 lb. It takes about 170 of them to equal a full cord.
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