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Cordwood Calculation

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  1. The Axeman Commeth

    The Axeman Commeth

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    Probably a dumb question but is bucked but not split rounds calculated the same as split wood to determine cord volume? I am assuming it would be pretty close.
     
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    If you are asking... is a stacked 'rack' of rounds equal in marketable cord volume to the same size rack stacked with splits? I think the answer is, more or less, yes.
     
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    No, rounds have less air space around them then splits.
     
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    wasn't pulp cut at 4' length, stacked and measured in that way? 4x4x8
     
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    Yes, but in round form it's generally termed a "logger" cord. I generally figure a 20 cord load of logs to yield about 17-18 split stacked cord. I calculate about 150 cubic feet in rounds to equal a well stacked split cord. If I can confuse this issue any further please let me know.:doh:
     
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    Well said AC.. Yes it can get confusing to the general burning population.

    I always figure a half cord of stacked splits when i have a heaping PU full of stacked rounds.