Campfire Wood Calculator: How Much Firewood to Bring
Too little wood ends the evening early and too much wastes pack space. A simple burn-rate estimate gets the amount close.
What is the Campfire Wood Calculator?
Enter how many nights you will have a fire, how many hours each evening, and the group size. The tool estimates logs and bundles from a simple burn rate. This is a rough planning estimate: wood type, dampness, and fire size change real use, and local fire rules always come first.
How to use it
- Enter nights with a fire and hours per night.
- Enter the group size.
- Click Estimate Firewood.
Worked example
Two nights at 3 hours with 4 people need about 18 logs (2 x 3 x 3 logs per hour), or 3 bundles of 6.
How much wood for 2 nights, 3 hours a night, 4 people?
About 18 logs, or 3 bundles of 6, on this rough burn-rate estimate.
Frequently asked questions
Does wood type matter?
Yes. Dense hardwoods burn longer than softwoods, and damp wood burns faster and smokier.
Can I always have a fire?
No. Local fire bans and site rules override any estimate.