ton to m3 conversion

[TreeAb]

hi folks I have been trying to figure out the conversion rate from ton to m3, im sure is straight forward, so I have 25ton of mixed spruce larch how many m3 in that? and is there a generic rate for conversion.

 

cheers

[ThrustSSC]

You'll only ever get a rough guide, and experience will count as you go on. So, for example, drier cordwood will give you more m3/ton, oak will give you less m3/ton, and so on.

 

But I reckon I get 45-50m3 from every 26-27ton load I have delivered. Of mixed hardwood cord.

[woodworm]

I agree with Thrust

[slasherscot]

if u have 25 tons of larch/spruce over weight bridge u will have another 10% m3 depending on the moisture content, which will convert into 45-50 loose firewood

[baz]

It depends what you do with it.

 

If you split and neatly stack one artic load (anywhere from 22 - 26T dependent on water content) then you'll end up with around 30m3 and usually 1m3 of sawdust.

 

If you split and loose bag one artic load then you'll be bagging lots more air and end up with around 45m3 and around the 1m3 of sawdust.

 

Volumes will vary dependent upon the density of the wood. Pine would yield 10% more volume per ton weight at the same moisture content than oak. There is plenty of information online relating to the density of various wood species.

[TreeAb]

Thanks very much folks, steep learning curve but i think im getting there

[combined tree services]

hi folks i hope it does not derail the thread but im wondering if anyone has the book from Her Majesty's stationery for measuring and quantifying timber , tip diameter etc ? i know the book has been around many years but im struggling to get hold of it thanks in advance

[NI Tree]

the blue book is £24 quid and you can get it on the fc web site

[NI Tree]

the top one is the one you want Forestry Commission and to order phone 0161 495 4845

[spudulike]

Technically a ton is a measurement of weight and M3 is a measurement of volume/size and as such, the volume is determined by the density of the material.

 

What I am trying to say is a ton of unseasoned Oak will be much smaller in size/volume that a ton of seasoned poplar!