Convert a stacked woodpile into full cords and face cords from its length, width and height in any unit.
Result
How to use this tool
Enter the stacked length, width and height.
Pick feet, inches, metres or yards.
Read the volume, full cords, face cords and percentage of a cord.
Compare the result with the seller stated cords.
Formula & worked example
A stack 8 ft long, 4 ft deep and 4 ft high is exactly 1 full cord, or 3 face cords with 16-inch logs.
Limitations — read this before you rely on it
Stacked volume only; it does not measure solid wood content, moisture, species, or heating value, and face-cord figures assume 16-inch log length.
Frequently asked questions
128 cubic feet of stacked firewood, traditionally a pile 4 ft high, 4 ft deep and 8 ft long, including the air between logs.
A single row of a cord: an 8 x 4 ft face with the log length as depth. With 16-inch logs it is one third of a full cord.
Because a face cord fixes the face area but not the depth; longer logs hold more wood per face cord.
No. Stacked cords include air gaps, typically 20 to 30% of the volume, so solid wood content is less than 128 cubic feet.
Yes, terms like rick or truckload vary by region and are not standard; always confirm cubic feet.