How many logs do you need for winter in the UK?
The number of logs you’ll need for winter depends on how often you use your stove, how well your home holds heat, and the size of the space you’re heating. In the UK, most households burning wood regularly from October to March will use around 1.5 to 3 cubic metres of kiln dried hardwood logs over the winter season.
As a rough guide:
- Occasional use (weekends and evenings): 0.5–1 m³ of logs per winter
- Regular use (most evenings): 1–2 m³ per winter
- Daily use or main heating source: 2–3 m³ or more per winter
Because we only supply kiln dried hardwood logs such as oak, ash and birch, you’ll get a longer, hotter, and cleaner burn than with softwood or unseasoned wood — meaning you’ll need fewer logs overall to produce the same amount of heat.
To make sure you’re well stocked for winter, here’s a simple buying guide:
- Occasional users: A few nets or boot bags are ideal for weekend fires and cosy evenings.
- Regular users: Choose barrow bags for good value, easy storage, and convenient delivery.
- Daily burners: Go for a full crate or loose load — the best value option per log and enough to last the whole season.
In short, for most UK households with a wood-burning stove used regularly through the colder months, 2 cubic metres of kiln dried hardwood logs is a good benchmark for a warm and comfortable winter.
