Cord formula

[marlon]

Evening All,

 

I've agreed to buy around 100 ton of hardwood cord from roadside just three miles from the yard its a mix of Ash, Sycamore and Cherry.

Because I'm going to haul it myself We've agreed to measure the stack so we'll know the m3, also agreed that we'll allow 50% air.

We've agreed a price per ton - my question is what weight should be allowed per m3?

I've always bought in cord on an artic so I know where I stand weight wise.

It's all been cut for around 8-9 months

 

Thanks in advance

 

Marlon

[santacruz]

Can you not just go to the weigh bridge, otherwise it really is only an estimate.

[marlon]

No weighbridges nearby, I'm happy to trust the guy neither of us are looking to do the other down. Just wondered if anyone had any thoughts?

[slack ma girdle]

Times the cubic volume by .8, this will give you the weight

[marlon]

Times the cubic volume by .8, this will give you the weight

 

 

 

Thank you for replying,

.8 to .9 was mentioned I just wanted to hear it from another person to make sure it was about right.

[slack ma girdle]

Thank you for replying,

.8 to .9 was mentioned I just wanted to hear it from another person to make sure it was about right.

 

If it was all cherry, then i would times by .9, but for mixed .8