Firewood Cord Calculator

Find how many cords of firewood a stacked pile represents.

Inputs

Stack Length (ft)

Stack Height (ft)

Stack Depth (ft)

A standard split log is about 4ft long, matching this stack depth.

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Cords of Wood

1.00

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How it's calculated

Formula

Cords = \dfrac{Length \times Height \times Depth}{128}

128: — Cubic feet in one standard cord (4ft × 4ft × 8ft)

What is the Firewood Cord Calculator?

A standard (full) cord is a stack of wood measuring 4ft × 4ft × 8ft, totaling 128 cubic feet — this calculator converts any stack's dimensions into an equivalent cord count.

How to use it

1 Enter the length, height and depth of your stacked wood.

Worked examples

8ft × 4ft × 4ft stack

Exactly 1 cord.

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Limitations

•This measures stacked volume, which includes air gaps between logs — it's the standard way firewood is sold, but doesn't represent solid wood volume alone.

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between a 'cord' and a 'face cord'?

A full cord is 128 cu ft (4×4×8 ft); a 'face cord' is typically just one log-length deep (often 16-18 inches) and is a fraction of a full cord — always confirm which one a seller means.