Ironmaster Quiz

1. How much land would need to be cleared for one day's iron output?

Answer

Facts to Remember

1 furnace tapping = 2 tons of pig iron
2 tons of pig iron = 800 bushels charcoal
800 bushels charcoal = 22-25 cords of wood
25 cords of wood = 1 acre of land
2 tons of pig iron = 4 tons of iron ore
A "pig" weighs 100 pounds.