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What Is a Generous Loose Cubic Metre of Firewood?
How AA Firewood Supply measures firewood: generous loose cubic metres, whole-metre orders from 1 m³, bags for top-ups, and how that compares to stacked metres or ute loads in Gippsland.
Published 8 August 2026 · AA Firewood Supply
Ask five Gippsland suppliers how much wood is in a “load” and you can get five answers. AA Firewood Supply uses one clear measure: the generous loose cubic metre. Understanding that measure — and how it differs from stacked metres, tonnes and ute loads — makes online ordering straightforward and comparisons fairer.
Loose vs stacked: the short version
A stacked cubic metre is wood packed neatly into a 1 m × 1 m × 1 m space. A loose cubic metre is wood measured as a cubic metre of volume when tipped or heaped without that tight stack. Tipper delivery naturally arrives loose. We sell a generous loose cubic metre so the number on your order matches the way the wood lands on the kerb.
Our ordering rules
- Minimum order: 1 m³
- Whole metres only (no half-metre bulk lines)
- Seasoned hardwood only
- Delivery tip-off at the kerb from Longwarry
- Optional bags and kindling for smaller top-ups
How many metres do you need?
It depends on heater size, how hard you burn, insulation, and whether redgum or a lighter mix is in the shed. Many households order a few metres to start the cold season, then top up. Our quiz offers common presets and allows larger orders when you are filling a proper wood store.
If you are unsure, start with 2–3 m³ of Local Hardwood Mix or Blue Gum for everyday heat, or fewer metres of Redgum/Box Mix if you want denser fuel. You can always add a bag between bulk tip-offs.
Bags when a full metre is too much
- Large Local Mixed Bag — $25
- Large Redgum Bag — $35
- 5 kg Kindling Bag — $15
Bags are perfect for apartments with small storage, weekend fires, or bridging a gap before the next bulk delivery to Warragul or Drouin.
Price per metre (current catalogue)
- Local Hardwood Mix — $160/m³
- Blue Gum — $180/m³
- Redgum / Local Hardwood Mix — $210/m³
- Redgum — $250/m³
- Box Mix — $250/m³
Add your delivery zone fee on top. Zones run from $25 to $150 within 50 km of Longwarry.
Honest measure is a service
We built the business to make quality firewood easy: clear communication, dependable tip-off, and a friendly local face. Honest measure is part of that. When the website says 3 m³ of seasoned redgum, that is the load we prepare and tip — not a vague trailer guess.
Order whole generous loose cubic metres online — minimum 1 m³. Compare firewood types and prices.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a generous loose cubic metre?
- It is our standard bulk measure: a cubic metre of firewood tipped loose (not tightly stacked). AA Firewood Supply sells whole metres only, minimum 1 m³, and tips what you order.
- Can I order half a cubic metre?
- Bulk wood is whole metres from 1 m³ up. For smaller needs, use Large Local Mixed Bags ($25), Large Redgum Bags ($35) or 5 kg Kindling ($15).
- Is a loose metre the same as a stacked metre?
- No. A stacked metre packs wood tighter. We sell generous loose cubic metres so the measure stays consistent with how tipper loads are delivered.
