firewood-calculator
Firewood Cord Calculator (Quick Guide)
This small Python tool helps you quickly estimate the volume of a firewood stack in cubic feet and cord equivalents. It’s a simple companion to larger calculators and guides for firewood measurement.
🚀 How to Use
- Clone the repository and run the command-line tool:
git clone https://github.com/WoodStoveDev/firewood-calculator.git
cd firewood-calculator
python3 cord_calc.py --length 8 --height 4 --depth 4
- View the results - the tool will calculate both cubic feet and cord equivalents for your firewood stack.
Example output and explanations are included in example_output.txt.
📊 Why This Tool is Helpful
- Quick calculations - Instantly calculates cubic feet and cord equivalents for firewood stacks
- Versatile use cases - Perfect for small backyard stacks, homesteads, or planning wood purchases
- Open source - Provides a lightweight, free alternative to online calculators
- Command-line friendly - Easy to integrate into scripts or use in terminal workflows
🔥 For More Detailed Calculations
For a more advanced firewood calculator with:
- Multiple wood species and BTU calculations
- Moisture content adjustments
- Stacking factor considerations
- Printable charts and tables
- Interactive web interface
Visit the complete calculator: Cord of Wood Calculator & Guides
This comprehensive resource provides step-by-step examples, interactive tools, and additional tips for accurate firewood measurement.
🤝 Contributing
This project is open-source and meant as a helpful companion tool. Feedback and contributions are welcome! Feel free to:
- Open issues for bugs or feature requests
- Submit pull requests with improvements
- Suggest enhancements for better usability
- Share feedback on the GitHub repository
📚 Related Resources
- Complete Firewood Calculator - Full-featured online web calculator
- Cord of Wood Expert Guide - Comprehensive firewood measurement guide
- WoodStoveHub.com - Comprehensive firewood and wood stove guides
- Project Repository - Source code and documentation
📄 License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
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