Firewood trees in NA and Europe rated

Hi guys. I am working on some tables which cover most of the hardwoods and softwoods in NA and Europe. Tables show BTU, ash amount, coals, burn times. Each type is rated based on this information and more (explained at bottom of tables).

It is a lot of information to try and get right and cram into tables. If you see anything wrong or innacurate, or want something added, I would appreciate it if you let me know.

Hopefully some of you find it useful!

Stay warm.

Firewood Guide: Hardwoods & Softwoods in NA & Europe

 

I like the black background with white letters and numbers. It makes it easy to read.

 

I didn’t see Quaking Aspen, or did I miss it?

 

Very nice deal

 

You didn't miss it, I'll add it today

 

I would say its a very nice list, simple, easy to read.

There's a couple towards the bottom of the hardwood list that in my experience I would put higher on the list but very nice and for just a quick reference guide I don't see anything wrong with it

 

Please share with me, I am happy to adjust the list.

Please tell me which ones and how you would adjust them.

 

Hey Nord , nice charts Be nice to add curing times. For those of us on the west coast, ratings on Madrone and Alder would be helpful. Good job!

 

Nice chart, I'll have to give it some studying I just started thinking I need a lower btu wood (lower than oak and hickory), that burns for a decent amount of time and coals good, and low ash....

I don't see some of the pines I'm familiar with...Loblolly, Virginia, Shortleaf.

 

I'll add them, thanks!

I'll look into them and add them.

Yes.

 

Which tree is Ironwood? I've heard Hedge, (Osage Orange) Hop Hornbeam, Pacific Dogwood, and Blue Beech all called ironwood.

 

I believe that the crossover name is Ironwood/Hop Hornbeam but I may be mistaken.

 

I used Osage Orange.

I have modified the table some to note the others you mentioned to try and clarify things a bit.

 

You just described Douglas Fir!

 

Well dang...the woods around here seem to be fresh out of that!!

 

I think Osage Orange (hedge) needs to be at the top, since this chart as well as this chart, rates them at 32.9 Million btu's.

 

I agree, I have learned a few things, man is there a lot of inaccurate data out there. I have pretty much rebuilt the tables and it will be a work in progress for awhile.

Tables are now sorted by a combination of rating and BTU, rating system has been adjusted, few more trees added.

 

I sent myself way down the rabbithole.

The tables have grown far beyond a blog post so I have started working a real page for them. I realized while in the rabbithole that most of the BTU ratings for wood / firewood are not really accurate in any real life usecase. They are showing 100% of calorific value which would require 0% moisture content. So I gathered reliable data that is readily available (dry weights, and known BTU based on 20% moisture (United Nations Wood Fuels Handbook)) and did my own BTU calculations with firewood in mind.

I have hardwoods table fairly far along, tomorrow hopefully I can do softwoods. If you guys are interested to check it out >> Firewood BTU Ratings – Bois à Feu du Nord

I would welcome any suggestions or feedback