Wood Chip Fuel Calculator
Calculate the volume and weight of wood chips needed for a given heating requirement.
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Results
Chip Volume
20.66 yd³
Chip Weight
6.4 tons
Est. Fuel Cost$278.4
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter your annual heating need in MMBtu.
- Set chip moisture content (%) — green chips run 40–50%, air-dried chips 20–30%.
- Enter boiler efficiency (%) for your system.
- Review Chip Volume (yd³), Chip Weight (tons), and Estimated Fuel Cost ($) for the season.
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