Calculate the power for your wood stove outside

To calculate the required power (kW) you need to calculate the m ³ content of the space where you want to place the wood stove. You do this by multiplying the length, width and height of the space (LxWxH).

 

When the kW power of a wood stove does not match the calculated power of the room, you get too much or too little heat. When the space is too small, you notice that there is not enough oxygen in the room. This gives an unpleasant feeling. In addition, the wood stove only works at half power, which is bad for the combustion process, the environment and your wallet. You then have a wood stove with too high a power. If the power is too low compared to the room you want to heat, the temperature will of course be too low.

A wood stove under a veranda or roof

When used outdoors, for example under a veranda or roof, these guidelines obviously do not apply. The heat output then depends, among other things, on the number of square meters to be heated and the number of sides that the veranda / roof is closed. Below you will find an overview of the ideal indoor power. When the wood stove is used as additional heating, half of the power is sufficient.

Content space	Well insulated space	Regally isolated space	No insulation
40 m³	4 kW	5 kW	6 kW
60 m³	4.5 kW	5.5 kW	7 kW
80 m³	5.5 kW	6.5 kW	8 kW
120 m³	7 kW	8 kW	10 kW
140 m³	7.5 kW	8.5 kW	11 kW
160 m³	8 kW	9.5 kW	13 kW
180 m³	8.5 kW	10 kW	13 kW

 

Do you need a chimney for a wood stove?

Do you want to place the stove under your veranda or terrace? Then you have to make sure that you extend the stove pipe and have the pipe installed through the roof with a professional roof passage. Having a wood stove under your veranda without removing the smoke is a bad idea. Read more about extending the stovepipe on our information page.

Buying an outdoor wood stove can easily be done online

There are enough wood stoves within our range that can heat your space. Do you need any tips or advice regarding one of our products? We are happy to help you answer any questions. Please contact our customer service at info@firepit-online.com.