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Log Weight Calculator

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Estimates the weight of a freshly cut log based on its diameter and length. This calculator assumes the log is from a typical hardwood tree with a density of approximately 50 lbs/cubic foot.

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Log Diameter and Log Length in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Log Radius, Log Radius (Feet), Log Volume, and Estimated Log Weight in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.

Step 3

Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.

Worked Examples

Example calculations

See the inputs and their calculated results.

Small Log

Log Diameter: 10 inches; Log Length: 6 feet

Log Radius: 5 inches; Log Radius (Feet): 0.4166666667 feet; Log Volume: 3.272489583 cubic feet; Estimated Log Weight: 163.6244792 pounds

Medium Log

Log Diameter: 14 inches; Log Length: 8 feet

Log Radius: 7 inches; Log Radius (Feet): 0.5833333333 feet; Log Volume: 8.552106111 cubic feet; Estimated Log Weight: 427.6053056 pounds

Large Log

Log Diameter: 20 inches; Log Length: 10 feet

Log Radius: 10 inches; Log Radius (Feet): 0.8333333333 feet; Log Volume: 21.81659722 cubic feet; Estimated Log Weight: 1,090.829861 pounds

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