| Scenario | Unit | Qty | Unit Price | Fees | Tax | Total Cost | Cost / Cord |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local hardwood delivery | Cord | 1.00 | PKR 25,000 | PKR 2,000 | 0% | PKR 27,000 | PKR 27,000 |
| Two face cords, stacked | Face cord (16") | 2.00 | PKR 10,000 | PKR 1,500 | 0% | PKR 21,500 | ≈ PKR 32,250 |
| Bundles for weekend firepit | Bundle | 18.00 | PKR 650 | PKR 0 | 0% | PKR 11,700 | ≈ PKR 111,000 |
| Metric pricing comparison | m³ | 2.00 | PKR 9,500 | PKR 1,000 | 0% | PKR 20,000 | ≈ PKR 72,500 |
- Unit conversion: Total Volume (ft³) = Quantity × Unit Volume (ft³).
- Cord equivalent: Cord Eq = Total Volume (ft³) ÷ 128.
- Subtotal: Subtotal = (Unit Price × Quantity) + Delivery Fee + Stacking Fee.
- Discount: Percent discount = Subtotal × (Discount% ÷ 100). Fixed discount is capped at Subtotal.
- Tax: Tax = (Subtotal − Discount) × (Tax% ÷ 100).
- Total cost: Total = (Subtotal − Discount) + Tax.
- Unit costs: Cost/Cord = Total ÷ Cord Eq, Cost/ft³ = Total ÷ Total ft³, Cost/m³ = Total ÷ Total m³.
- Energy estimate (optional): Usable BTU = (BTU per cord × Cord Eq) × Moisture Factor.
- Cost per heat unit: Cost/MMBtu = Total ÷ (Usable BTU ÷ 1,000,000).
- Select your purchase unit (cord, face cord, bundle, m³, or custom).
- Enter the quantity you plan to buy and the unit price.
- Add optional delivery and stacking fees for a realistic total.
- Apply discount and tax rate if they apply in your area.
- Turn on heat estimate to compare deals by energy value.
- Press Calculate to see results above the form.
- Use Download CSV or Download PDF to save your report.
Choose a consistent buying unit
Firewood is sold by cord, face cord, bundle, cubic foot, or cubic meter. Comparing offers only works when every quote is converted to one volume. This calculator converts your unit to total cubic feet and a cord equivalent. For face cords, confirm the depth used by the seller. Bundles also vary, so entering a measured bundle volume improves accuracy. If a supplier uses an unusual stack size, set a custom unit volume.
Capture the true landed cost
Delivered wood may look expensive until you include pickup fuel, vehicle wear, and loading effort. Add delivery and stacking fees to reflect what you will actually pay. You can also model taxes and discounts so totals match invoices accurately. Keeping the same fee assumptions across quotes highlights price differences instead of service differences.
Account for moisture and burn quality
Moisture content changes usable heat and smoke. The optional heat estimate applies a moisture factor around a 20% seasoned reference point. Wetter wood usually delivers less usable heat because energy is spent evaporating water. Drier wood generally burns cleaner and lights faster. If you own a moisture meter, test fresh splits and enter the average. Use this as a planning aid, not a laboratory test.
Compare by cord and by energy
Cost per cord is the simplest shopping metric. When species mixes differ, cost per MMBtu can be more informative. A higher priced hardwood load may still be better value if it provides more usable heat at your expected moisture level. Keep the same BTU preset when comparing suppliers to avoid skewed results.
Plan storage and purchasing cadence
Total volume outputs support storage planning. Cubic feet and cubic meters help estimate how much covered space you need to keep wood off the ground. Small gardens may prefer frequent bundle purchases for convenience, despite higher unit cost. Larger spaces can save by buying once or twice and seasoning properly. Improve drying with airflow and a top cover that sheds rain.
FAQs
What is the difference between a cord and a face cord?
A cord is a stacked volume of 128 ft³. A face cord is the same height and length, but the depth varies (commonly 16 inches). Depth differences change the true volume and the real price.
How can I estimate bundle volume?
Measure the bundle’s approximate length, width, and height in inches, convert to feet, then multiply to get ft³. Use an average from a few bundles, because packing and split size vary.
Should I turn on the heat estimate?
Enable it when comparing hardwood, mixed loads, and softwood, or when you want cost per MMBtu. Keep it off if you only need pricing totals. Energy values are approximate and depend on species and seasoning.
What moisture value should I enter?
If you can, test freshly split pieces with a moisture meter and use the average. Otherwise, 20% is a reasonable seasoned reference. Wood above 25–30% typically burns less efficiently and smokes more.
How do percent and fixed discounts apply?
Percent discounts reduce the subtotal by a chosen percentage. Fixed discounts subtract a currency amount and are capped so totals cannot go negative. Taxes are calculated after the discount, based on the taxable amount.
Why do cost per m³ and cost per cord show different numbers?
They use different volume units. The calculator converts everything through cubic feet, then reports equivalent costs per cord and per cubic meter. If your input unit volume is wrong, both metrics will shift accordingly.