Firewood Cord Calculator
Estimate cords of firewood from any stack size.
Use the firewood cord calculator to estimate how many full cords or face cords are in any firewood stack. A full cord contains 128 ft³ of stacked wood, while the volume of a face cord depends on log length. Enter the stack dimensions to estimate its firewood volume in cords.
Full cords
1
128 ft³ each
Face cords (16")
3
4×8×1.33 ft
Volume
128
ft³
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How does the firewood cord calculator work?
A full cord is 4 ft × 4 ft × 8 ft = 128 ft³ of stacked wood. A face cord is 4 ft × 8 ft × log length (typically 16 in ≈ 1.33 ft).
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How much is a face cord vs a full cord?
A face cord with 16 in logs is 1/3 of a full cord (~42.7 ft³ vs 128 ft³).
How long does a cord of wood last?
For a woodstove used as primary heat, expect to burn 3–5 full cords per winter in cold climates.
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