The calculation, without hidden assumptions
A legal full cord is a volume measure: 128 stacked cubic feet. “Face cord” or “rick” can mean different depths, so this calculator anchors the result to measured stack dimensions and full cords first.
How to use this calculator
Measure the actual stacked length, height and average log-depth dimension.
Enter the number of identical stacks.
Use the full-cord result for comparison; treat any face-cord comparison only according to the seller’s stated dimensions.
Where people use it
- •Checking delivered firewood
- •Comparing stack sizes
- •Estimating full-cord value
Worked example
A 8 × 4 × 4 ft stack is 128 stacked ft³, exactly one full cord.
What the result does not assume
- •Stack tightness and irregular logs affect occupied wood versus air, but the cord itself is defined by stacked volume.
- •Local sale terminology and regulations can differ.
Frequently asked questions
How many cubic feet are in a cord?+
A full cord is 128 stacked cubic feet.
Is a face cord always one-third cord?+
No. It is one-third only when its depth is one-third of the 4 ft full-cord depth; confirm actual dimensions.
Is a face cord always one-third of a full cord?+
No. Face-cord terminology varies with log length and local sale practice. The calculator treats 128 stacked cubic feet as the full-cord reference and labels the face-cord line as conditional.
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