Question about delivered volume

[aesmith]

Hi,

 

What I was wondering was whether there was some general rule of thumb to relate the volume delivered, vs the volume once stacked? I'm assuming that a truck or trailer load of split wood is going to be significantly looser packed.

 

Thanks, Tony S

[Stubby]

The volume of wood is identical . As you point out it appears less when stacked due to smaller air gaps . Same amount of wood though ......

[skyhuck]

The volume of wood is identical . As you point out it appears less when stacked due to smaller air gaps . Same amount of wood though ......

 

What about all the sawdust and bits under the splitter???

[aesmith]

I understand, maybe I should explain why I ask. I know roughly how much we get through in terms of stacked volume, about 1.5 cu metre. What I'm not sure of is what sort of delivered volume would replace that, since I'd be ordering and paying by the volume it occupies in the dealer's vehicle, not by how much space it takes up once stacked.

 

As an aside, wouldn't it be better sold by weight, given that almost all dealers round here claim it's at or below 20% m/c?

 

Tony S

[Lucan]

Been discussed here before

 

stacked-v-loose-logs-conversion-rate

[aesmith]

Been discussed here before

 

stacked-v-loose-logs-conversion-rate

Thanks for that. Looks as if my 1.5cu stack would represent a bit over 2 cu m delivered.

[Stubby]

What about all the sawdust and bits under the splitter???

 

They only count if added to the load

[big chris the log]

I understand, maybe I should explain why I ask. I know roughly how much we get through in terms of stacked volume, about 1.5 cu metre. What I'm not sure of is what sort of delivered volume would replace that, since I'd be ordering and paying by the volume it occupies in the dealer's vehicle, not by how much space it takes up once stacked.

 

As an aside, wouldn't it be better sold by weight, given that almost all dealers round here claim it's at or below 20% m/c?

 

Tony S

 

Hi a rough guide 1 cubic metre of loose logs equals 0.7 metre stacked so to

replace your 1.5 metre stacked logs order 2 metres of loose logs.

Weighing is a no brainer every load would need a public weighbridge ticket

and these are few and far between also about £10 plus vat a go.

Hope this is of some help.

Cheers Chris.

[Hodge]

But not everyone can weigh there logs before delivery so that's no good.

[timbernut]

Depends how neat you stack em n all!