Firewood Calculator

Calculate the required amount of firewood for heating during the winter season.

✅ Free 📅 Updated 22.9.2026 🏠 Construction Calculator

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About this calculator

What is the Firewood Calculator – wood amount and calorific value?

The firewood calculator calculates the required amount of firewood (loose m³, stacked measure) based on the heating needs of the house and the calorific value of the wood species. Birch is one of the most energy-dense wood species (approx. 2,000 kWh/m³).

The calculator is free, works in the browser, and does not require registration. The site has over 200 calculators with 2026 data.

Calculation Principle

Required wood amount (m³) = Heating need (kWh/year) ÷ Wood species calorific value (kWh/m³) ÷ Stove efficiency

Fill in your information in the fields and press the calculate button – the result will appear immediately. Try different values to compare different options.

Practical Example

Heating need 18,000 kWh/year, birch 2,000 kWh/m³, stove 80% efficiency → 18000 ÷ (2000 × 0.8) = 11.25 loose m³/year.

Enter your own information into the calculator to get a personalized result. The calculator is suitable for both quick comparisons and more detailed planning.

Who is the calculator intended for?

The calculator is designed for individuals, entrepreneurs, and professionals. All calculators on the site are free of charge.

For important financial or legal decisions, we recommend verifying the figures with official sources or an expert.

Tips

  • Stack wood on the side of the sun and wind – a canopy protects from rain but does not prevent drying from the sides.
  • Sign of dry wood: when tapped, it makes a “clap” sound, and the wood does not feel heavy.
  • Moisture content (moisture percentage 15–20%) provides maximum energy – measure the wood’s moisture with a moisture meter.


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