Firewood Cord Calculator
Cords & face cords from a stack.
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About Firewood Cord Calculator
Work out how much firewood is in a stack — in full cords, cubic feet and cubic metres — and see exactly what a 'face cord' means for your log length. Enter the stack's length, height and log depth and the tool does the rest.
A face cord can be anywhere from a third to a half of a full cord depending on the log length, which is where firewood buyers get short-changed — so this tool spells it out. It is completely free with no sign-up, and it runs entirely in your browser.
Frequently asked questions
- How many cubic feet are in a cord of wood?
- A full cord is 128 cubic feet — a stack measuring 4 feet high, 4 feet deep and 8 feet long, all neatly stacked.
- What is the difference between a face cord and a full cord?
- A full cord is a 4 × 4 × 8 ft stack (128 cu ft). A face cord is 4 ft high and 8 ft long but only one log deep, so its volume depends on the log length — 16-inch logs make a face cord about a third of a full cord.
- Is a face cord the same as a full cord?
- No — and this is the common firewood trap. A face cord is typically a third to a half of a full cord, so always confirm which one a seller means and check the log length before you pay.
- How do I calculate cords from a wood pile?
- Multiply the stack's length × height × depth in feet to get cubic feet, then divide by 128 for full cords. The tool does this and also converts your log length into face cords.
- What is a rick of firewood?
- A rick is another name for a face cord — a 4 × 8 ft stack one log-length deep — so like a face cord its size depends on how long the logs are cut.