Firewood Cord Calculator
Estimate stacked firewood volume, full-cord equivalents, 16-inch face-cord equivalents and value from stack dimensions and quantity.
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1 cords
Stacked volume
128 ft³
16-inch face-cord equivalents
3
Volume per stack
42.7 ft³
Cord percentage
100%
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Methodology
Transparent calculation
BuildMeter converts every input to a consistent internal unit, applies the selected allowance, and rounds products up to whole purchasable units.
Stacked volume = length × height × depth × stack quantity. Full-cord equivalent = stacked volume ÷ 128 ft³, or ÷ 3.6246 m³.
FAQ
Firewood Cord Calculator questions
What is a full cord?+
A full cord is 128 cubic feet of neatly stacked firewood, commonly represented by a 4 ft × 4 ft × 8 ft stack.
Is a face cord always one-third of a cord?+
Only when the face is 4 ft × 8 ft and pieces are 16 inches long. Seller terminology can vary.
Does this estimate weight?+
No. Wood weight varies greatly by species, moisture and seasoning.