Cord of Wood Calculator
Calculate how many cords of firewood you have and determine the total cost
Calculate Cord of Wood
Enter length, width, and height
Enter total volume directly
Stack Dimensions
Calculation Results
Enter measurements to calculate cord of wood volume
Example Calculation
Large Wood Stack
Dimensions: 15 feet long × 6 feet wide × 7 feet high
Volume: 15 × 6 × 7 = 630 cubic feet
Calculation
Full Cords = 630 ÷ 128 = 4.92 cords
Face Cords = (15 × 1.33 × 7) ÷ 42.67 = 3.28 face cords
Result: 4.92 full cords of wood
Quick Reference
Full Cord
- • 8 feet × 4 feet × 4 feet
- • 128 cubic feet
- • 3.6246 cubic meters
Face Cord
- • 8 feet × 16 inches × 4 feet
- • 42.67 cubic feet
- • 1/3 of a full cord
Common Fractions
- • 1/4 cord = 32 cubic feet
- • 1/2 cord = 64 cubic feet
- • 3/4 cord = 96 cubic feet
Wood Tips
Seasoned wood burns better than green wood
Measure stacked wood, not loose piles
A cord weighs 2,000-5,000 lbs depending on wood type
Hardwoods like oak burn longer than softwoods
Moisture content affects weight and burn quality
Understanding Cord of Wood Measurements
What is a Cord of Wood?
A cord is a standard unit of volume used to measure firewood and pulpwood. One full cord consists of a stack of wood that is 8 feet long, 4 feet wide, and 4 feet high, totaling 128 cubic feet.
Why Use Cords?
- •Standardized measurement for buying and selling firewood
- •Helps estimate heating capacity and duration
- •Enables fair pricing comparison between suppliers
- •Required for commercial firewood transactions
Calculation Formulas
Full Cord (Feet)
Cords = (L × W × H) ÷ 128 ft³
Full Cord (Meters)
Cords = (L × W × H) ÷ 3.6246 m³
Face Cord
Face Cords = (L × 1.33 × H) ÷ 42.67 ft³
Note: Face cord assumes 16-inch deep logs (standard firewood length).
Common Wood Stack Sizes
Quarter Cord
4′ × 6′ × 16″
32 cubic feet
Half Cord
4′ × 8′ × 2′
64 cubic feet
Full Cord
8′ × 4′ × 4′
128 cubic feet