Heating With Wood

Find out which tree species are the best to use for firewood: Bulletin RC307 TypeWeight (lbs cu. ft., dry)Per CordEfficiency RankingSplitsMillions BTU’s/Cord Hickory6345001Well31.5 White Oak4841000.9Fair28.6 Red Oak4639000.8Fair27.4 Beech4538000.7Hard26.8 Sugar Maple4437000.6Fair26.2 Black Oak4337000.6Fair25.6 Ash4236000.5Well25 Yellow Birch4034000.4Hard23.8 Red Maple3832000.3Fair22.6 Paper Birch3731000.3Easy22.1 Elm/Sycamore3429000.2Very Difficult20.1 Red Spruce2918000.1Easy16.1