Density and Specific Volume of Stored Fuels

**Density and Specific Volume of Stored Fuels**
Fuel	Density (kg/m³)	Density (lb/ft³)	Specific volume (m³ per 1000 kg)	Specific volume (ft³ per ton)
Wood	360–385	22.5–24	2.5–2.8	90–100
Charcoal, hard wood	149	9.3	6.7	240
Charcoal, soft wood	216	13.5	4.6	165
Anthracite	720–850	45–53	1.2–1.4	42–50
Bituminous coal	690–800	43–50	1.2–1.5	45–52
Peat	310–400	19.5–25	2.5–3.2	90–115
Coke	375–500	23.5–31	2.0–2.7	72–95
Kerosene	790	49	1.3	47
Gas oil	835	52	1.2	43
Fuel oil	930	58	1.1	39

SOURCE: Data adapted from standard engineering references for density and specific volume of stored fuels in combustion systems.