# Cord of Wood Calculator

URL: https://speedycalculator.com/calculators/everyday-life/cord-of-wood/
Last updated: 2026-10-25

> The cord of wood calculator works out how many full cords and face cords are in a stack of firewood from its length, height and depth, and what it costs at your price per cord.

## Inputs

- Stack length (ft, m, in, cm, yd)
- Stack height (ft, m, in, cm, yd)
- Stack depth (log length) (in, ft, cm)
- Price per full cord

## Results

- Stack volume
- Full cords
- Face cords (of this log length)
- Steres (m³ stacked)
- Cost

## Formula

```
Cords = stack volume ÷ 128 ft³ (4 × 4 × 8 ft)
Face cords = length × height × 16 in ÷ 42.67 ft³ (one row of 16 in logs, 4 × 8 ft face)
Cost = cords × price per cord
```

## Explanation

A full cord is a neatly stacked pile 4 ft high, 4 ft deep and 8 ft long – 128 cubic feet including the air gaps. Many sellers offer a face cord (also called a rick): a single row of logs, usually 16 in long, in a 4 × 8 ft face, which is one third of a full cord. Always confirm which one a seller means.

### How to use the Cord of Wood Calculator

- **Stack length**
- **Stack height**
- **Stack depth (log length)**
- **Price per full cord**

Results update as you type, and every field accepts the units shown in its menu.

### How it works

Enter the length, height and depth of the stack (the log length) and the price per full cord.

### Tips

- Use the figures from your own bills and product labels – prices and appliance ratings vary widely.
- Look at yearly totals: small daily costs add up and make it easier to compare options.
- Round quantities up to whole packs, rolls or bulbs when you shop.
- Re-check the numbers when prices change; most results scale directly with the unit price.

### Common mistakes to avoid

- Confusing watts (power) with watt-hours or kilowatt-hours (energy).
- Comparing prices without bringing them to the same unit first.
- Ignoring one-off costs such as installation, delivery or replacement parts.

### Inputs explained

FieldWhat to enterStack lengthUnits: ft, m, in, cm, ydStack heightUnits: ft, m, in, cm, ydStack depth (log length)Units: in, ft, cmPrice per full cordAmount in your currency

### What each result means

- **Stack volume** = [Stack length]×[Stack height]×[Stack depth (log length)]
- **Full cords** = [Stack volume]÷(128×0.028316846592)
- **Face cords (of this log length)** = [Stack length]×[Stack height]÷(32×0.09290304)
- **Steres (m³ stacked)** = [Stack volume]
- **Cost** = [Full cords]×[Price per full cord]

### Example values

How the main result changes when **Stack length** changes and everything else stays at the example values above:

Stack length (ft)Full cords40.16760.2580.333100.417120.5160.667

## Worked example

Inputs — Stack length: 8 ft; Stack height: 4 ft; Stack depth (log length): 16 in; Price per full cord: $300.

Results — Stack volume = 42.7 ft³; **Full cords = 0.333**; Face cords (of this log length) = 1; Steres (m³ stacked) = 1.21 stere; Cost = $100.00.

## Key terms

- **Rick**: Regional name for a face cord.

## FAQ

**How big is a cord of wood?**
4 × 4 × 8 ft stacked – 128 ft³ (3.62 m³).

**What is a face cord?**
One row of logs, usually 16 in long, 4 ft high and 8 ft long – about a third of a full cord.

**How long does a cord of wood last?**
Burning every evening through winter, a household typically uses 2–4 cords a season.

**What formula does the Cord of Wood Calculator use?**
Cords = stack volume ÷ 128 ft³ (4 × 4 × 8 ft).