Firewood Guide
What Is a Cord of Firewood?
Know what you're paying for.
A full cord is a stack 4 feet high, 4 feet deep and 8 feet long: 128 cubic feet of tightly stacked wood.
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Cord sizes explained
Firewood sellers use a few different terms, so it helps to know them.
- Full cord: 4 ft × 4 ft × 8 ft stacked (128 cubic feet)
- Half cord: 64 cubic feet stacked
- Quarter cord: 32 cubic feet stacked
- Face cord or 'rick': one row of 16-inch logs, 4 ft × 8 ft, about one-third of a full cord
Stacked vs. dumped
Loose, dumped wood takes up more space than stacked wood. A delivered cord will look bigger in a pile than it does once stacked.
How much do you need?
It depends on your stove and how often you burn. Many homes that burn on cold evenings use one to two cords a winter; homes heating mainly with wood use more.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is a face cord the same as a cord?
- No. A face cord of 16-inch wood is about one-third of a full cord. Always ask which one a price is for.
- How do you sell firewood?
- We sell by the full cord (oak also by the quarter cord), split to about 16 inches.
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