Typical net heating value (BTU/lb) as a function of moisture content. Moisture levels shown (w.b. = wet basis) are the fraction (%) of raw biomass material that is water.

• Wood pellets: 7% moisture content
• Corn cobs: 7% moisture content; 7,370 BTU/lb
• Switchgrass: 8% moisture content; 7,300 BTU/lb
• Wheat straw: 10% moisture content
• Corn stover: 20% moisture content; 6,370 BTU/lb