Firewood Cord Calculator
Estimate stacked firewood volume, full-cord equivalents, 16-inch face-cord equivalents and value from stack dimensions and quantity.
Default project preview
1 cords
Stacked volume
128 ft³
16-inch face-cord equivalents
3
Volume per stack
42.7 ft³
Cord percentage
100%
Calculator
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Enter the project details and calculate a rounded material estimate.
Input and output guide
What each value means
The labels and units below are part of this calculator’s visible methodology. Replace every default with measurements or product data from the actual project.
Stack length
Enter this project assumption in ft. The current imperial default is 8 ft.
Stack height
Enter this project assumption in ft. The current imperial default is 4 ft.
Stack depth
Enter this project assumption in in. The current imperial default is 16 in.
Equal stacks
Enter this project assumption in a unitless value. The current imperial default is 3. Minimum: 1.
Price per full cord
Enter this project assumption in a unitless value. The current imperial default is 300. Minimum: 0.
How to read the outputs
Stacked volume
all stacks. Default preview: 128 ft³.
16-inch face-cord equivalents
4 ft × 8 ft face reference. Default preview: 3.
Volume per stack
stacked volume. Default preview: 42.7 ft³.
Cord percentage
of one full cord. Default preview: 100%.
Estimated wood value
prorated entered cord price. Default preview: $300.00.
Full cord reference
stacked volume definition. Default preview: 128 ft³.
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.