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How many bags of pellets in a ton depends on one number: bag weight. A US short ton is 2,000 pounds, so a standard 40-pound bag gives 50 bags per ton, and a 20-pound bag gives 100. Bags, tons, pallets,...

Quick Takeaways Round vs. masonry measurement: Round pipe uses inside diameter; masonry tile uses outside dimensions. These are different numbers even when both cases involve the same stove. The overhang formula: Cap dimension equals flue dimension plus 4 inches (2...

  Key Takeaways Good chimney draft for wood stoves is 0.04 to 0.08 inches of water column (in WC). Below 0.02 in WC, combustion gases cannot exit the flue and smoke backs up into the room. Above 0.10 in WC,...

Key Takeaways Standard firebricks measure 9" x 4.5" x 2.5"; splits are 1.25" thick and suit tighter wood stove firebox liners where the full depth is not needed. A 36" x 20" x 20" masonry firebox typically needs 120-140 standard...

Key Takeaways Vented and ventless gas logs follow completely different sizing rules; choose your type first. Vented logs size purely by firebox width. Ventless logs add a second check: the BTU rating cannot exceed your room's square footage multiplied by...

Use this stove pipe calculator to confirm the correct pipe diameter for your wood stove, check your clearance requirement based on pipe type, and verify that your horizontal run and elbow count fall within code guidelines. Unlike manufacturer-specific configurators that...