Firewood Cord Calculator
Cords in a stack and cost per cord.
Enter your values
Enter the stack length in ft.
Enter the stack height in ft.
Enter the log length (stack depth) in in.
Enter the price paid in $.
Results update instantly as you type — no submit needed. Your values are remembered on this device, and the shareable link reopens the calculator with exactly these numbers.
- Full cords
- 0.667
- Cubic feet
- 85.3
- Face cords (16 in)
- 2
- Price per full cord
- $480.00
- Approximate weight (seasoned oak)
- 2,400 lb
Working
- 1Cords = (16 × 4 × 1.33) ÷ 128 = 0.667
Quick answer
A full cord is 128 cubic feet — a stack 4 ft high, 4 ft deep and 8 ft long.
Cords = L × H × D (ft) ÷ 128
At a glance
| What it does | Cords in a stack and cost per cord. |
|---|---|
| Category | Home & DIY |
| Inputs needed | Stack length, Stack height, Log length (stack depth), Price paid |
| Main output | Full cords |
| Formula | Cords = L × H × D (ft) ÷ 128 |
| Cost | Free — no sign-up, no download |
How to use the Firewood Cord Calculator
- 1Measure the stack length and height in feet.
- 2Enter the log length as the stack depth.
- 3Enter what you paid to get price per cord.
Inputs explained
- Stack length(ft)
- Enter the stack length in ft.
- Stack height(ft)
- Enter the stack height in ft.
- Log length (stack depth)(in)
- Enter the log length (stack depth) in in.
- Price paid($)
- Enter the price paid in $.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Stack length16 ft
- Stack height4 ft
- Log length (stack depth)16 in
- Price paid320 $
Results
- Full cords0.667
- Cubic feet85.3
- Face cords (16 in)2
- Price per full cord$480.00
- Approximate weight (seasoned oak)2,400 lb
- Cords = (16 × 4 × 1.33) ÷ 128 = 0.667
Frequently asked questions
What is a face cord?
A stack 4 ft × 8 ft but only one log deep — usually a third of a full cord for 16-inch logs.
How dry should firewood be?
Under 20% moisture. Green wood wastes most of its energy boiling off water and coats the flue in creosote.
What do I need to enter into the Firewood Cord Calculator?
Just 4 values: stack length, stack height, log length (stack depth), price paid. Every field starts with a realistic example, so you can change one number at a time and watch the result update instantly.
How does the Firewood Cord Calculator work out the answer?
A full cord is 128 cubic feet — a stack 4 ft high, 4 ft deep and 8 ft long. It applies the formula Cords = L × H × D (ft) ÷ 128 and shows the working so you can check each step by hand.
Is the Firewood Cord Calculator free, and do I need an account?
It is completely free with no sign-up, no download and no usage limit. Everything is calculated in your browser, so the numbers you type never leave your device.
Results are estimates for general information. For medical, legal, structural or financial decisions, confirm with a qualified professional.