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
- 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
- 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.
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.