Pickup trucks as units for measuring firewood
The stacked wood capacities of various types of pickup trucks were measured. The capacities of different sized trucks varied from less than one-fifth cord to slightly over one-half cord and were noticeably affected by the loading method. Common conversion factors such as one-half cord per large pickup and one-third cord per small pickup will tend to overestimate the firewood capacity of the trucks. Likewise, using volume figures obtained from the dimension of the trucks will, in most cases, tend to overestimate the capacity of the trucks. The results should be particularly useful to those involved in estimating firewood production and/or consumption when pickup truckloads are common units of measure.
- Research Organization:
- Clemson Univ, Clemson, SC 29361
- OSTI ID:
- 5676431
- Journal Information:
- For. Prod. J.; (United States), Journal Name: For. Prod. J.; (United States) Vol. 33:1; ISSN FPJOA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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