Firewood Calculator
Your estimate
Full cords0.33
- Face cords
- 1
- Volume
- 42.67 ft³1.58 yd³ · 1.208 m³
- Estimated cost
- $100
Check a delivery: measure the stack and see how many cords (or stacked m³) you got.
Updated 2026-10-20 · Based on: exact volume formulas (1 US gal = 3.785 L).
How to use the Firewood Calculator
- Measure the stack length and height.
- Measure the length of the logs (stack depth).
- Enter the price per cord to see the value.
Formula
Full cord = 128 ft³ stacked (4 × 4 × 8 ft). Face cord = a 4 × 8 ft face at any log length (⅓ cord with 16 in logs).
Metric: 1 stacked m³ (stère, Raummeter) ≈ 0.7 solid m³ (Festmeter) ≈ 1.4 loose m³ (Schüttraummeter).
Worked example
With the values preset in the calculator above:
- Stack length
- 8 ft
- Stack height
- 4 ft
- Log length
- 16 in
- Full cords
- 0.33
- Volume
- 42.67 ft³ (1.58 yd³)
- Estimated cost
- $100
Cords and stacked m³
| Stack length (ft) | Stack height (ft) | Log length (in) | Full cords |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 4 | 16 | 0.33 |
| 8 | 4 | 48 | 1 |
| 16 | 4 | 24 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
How much is a cord of wood?
A stack 8 ft long, 4 ft high and 4 ft deep — 128 ft³.
What is a face cord?
A 4 × 8 ft stack of any log length. With 16 in logs it is one third of a full cord: 0.33 cords.
How much does a cord of wood weigh?
About 2,500 lb (soft wood) to 5,000 lb (hard wood such as oak) when seasoned.
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