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Firewood Cord Calculator

Cords in a stack and cost per cord.

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Results
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

  1. 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

How to use the Firewood Cord Calculator

  1. 1Measure the stack length and height in feet.
  2. 2Enter the log length as the stack depth.
  3. 3Enter what you paid to get price per cord.

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.