Biomass Calculator
The biomass calculator is a conversion tool between the amount of woody biomass and energy content
Tree Species
Oak – Quercus sp.
Beech – Fagus sp.
Fir – Abies sp.
Spruce – Picea sp.
Poplar – Populus sp.
Pine – Pinus sp.
Moisture in %
Amount of energy needed in kWh
Amount of energy is equal with
t of woody biomass
solid m3 of wood
as loose m3 of wood chips
t of pellets (10 % moisture)
as piled m3 of chopped firewood
Energy content & densities
Net heating values
MJ/kg
kWh/kg
Basic density
kg/m3
Mass (fresh) density
kg/m3
