# Cord Wood Calculator

Calculate cords of firewood from your woodpile dimensions. Enter stack width, height, and depth to find full cords, face cords, and estimated value.

## What this calculates

Wondering how much firewood you actually have? Measure your woodpile and enter the dimensions here to find out how many full cords and face cords your stack contains. You can also estimate the total dollar value at your local cord price.

## Inputs

- **Stack Width (Length)** (feet) — min 0.1 — How long the stack runs
- **Stack Height** (feet) — min 0.1 — Height of the woodpile
- **Stack Depth (Log Length)** (feet) — min 0.1 — Depth of the stack (log length)
- **Price Per Cord (optional)** ($) — min 0 — Enter 0 to skip cost calculation

## Outputs

- **Total Volume**
- **Full Cords** — 1 cord = 128 cubic feet (4 x 4 x 8 ft)
- **Face Cords** — 1 face cord = about 1/3 of a full cord
- **Estimated Value** — formatted as currency

## Details

A full cord of firewood is a neatly stacked pile measuring 4 feet wide, 4 feet high, and 8 feet long, totaling 128 cubic feet. This is the standard legal measurement for selling firewood in the United States and Canada.

Common firewood measurements:

  - Full cord: 4 x 4 x 8 ft = 128 cubic feet

  - Face cord (rick): 4 x 8 ft x ~16 inches deep = about 42.67 cubic feet (1/3 cord)

  - Sheldon cord: 4 x 4 x 4 ft = 64 cubic feet (1/2 cord)

Keep in mind that a stacked cord contains roughly 70-90 cubic feet of actual solid wood. The rest is air space between the logs. Round, unsplit logs have more air space than neatly split pieces.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: What exactly is a cord of wood?**

A: A cord is a legal unit of measurement for firewood in the US and Canada. It is a neatly stacked pile measuring 4 feet high, 4 feet deep, and 8 feet long, totaling 128 cubic feet. The wood should be stacked tightly with pieces roughly parallel.

**Q: How is a face cord different from a full cord?**

A: A face cord (also called a rick) has the same 4 x 8 foot face as a full cord, but it is only one row of logs deep, typically 16 inches. That makes a face cord about one-third of a full cord. Sellers sometimes use these terms loosely, so always clarify dimensions.

**Q: How much does a cord of wood weigh?**

A: Weight varies greatly by species and moisture content. A cord of seasoned hardwood (oak, maple) weighs about 3,500 to 4,500 pounds. Seasoned softwood (pine, spruce) weighs about 2,000 to 3,000 pounds. Green (unseasoned) wood weighs significantly more due to water content.

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Source: https://vastcalc.com/calculators/everyday/cord-wood
Category: Everyday Life
Last updated: 2026-04-08