| Moisture Content |
20% or less (seasoned) |
| Density |
500-800 kg/m³ (varies by wood type) |
| Energy Content |
15-20 MJ/kg (varies by wood type and moisture) |
| Length |
Typically 30-50 cm (varies by stove/fireplace size) |
| Diameter |
5-15 cm (split logs) |
| Weight |
Varies based on density and size |
| Ash Content |
0.5-2% (of total weight) |
| Burn Rate |
Moderate to slow |
| Smoke Emission |
Low (when properly seasoned) |
| Fragrance |
Pleasant (varies by wood type) |
| Color |
Light to dark brown (varies by wood type) |
| Bark |
Present (varies by wood type) |
| Heat Output |
High (when properly seasoned) |
| Ease of Splitting |
Easy to moderate (varies by wood type) |
| Storage Requirements |
Dry, ventilated area |
| Common Wood Types |
Oak, Maple, Ash, Birch, Beech, Pine |