Calculate the caloric value (Mj / kg) of fire wood at a specific moisture content (MC %)

The gross calorific value of oven-dry wood for different species varies from 19.6 to 20.14 MJ per Kg.

In general softwood species tend to produce 2% more energy per kilogram of wood than hardwoods.

Calculation

1. enter the basic specific gravity of the wood.
2. enter the "Gross" Mega joules/kg you wish to calculate for.
3. enter the moisture content of wood (percentage)
4. enter the volume you wish to calculate for (cubic metres)

Results

1. density of wood @ 0%MC
2. total weight of the wood based on volume and moisture content.
3. total caloric value of the wood based on volume and moisture content.
4. result 3 converted to Kilowatt Hours (kWh)
5. result 3 converted to Mbtu's