Firewood Cord Calculator
Work out firewood quantities in cords and other stacking measures.
Buying firewood by volume
Firewood is sold by volume, most traditionally the cord — a specific stacked volume — along with looser terms like a face cord or a rick that vary by region. This works out firewood quantities in these measures, so you can understand what you are buying, compare prices fairly, and check that a delivery is the amount you paid for.
Enter dimensions or a measure and see the quantity.
Why the terms cause disputes
Firewood measurement is a genuine source of confusion and the occasional dispute, because while a full cord is a defined stacked volume, terms like face cord and rick are not standardised and can mean quite different amounts depending on who you ask and how the wood is cut. That makes comparing two sellers' prices tricky unless you pin down the actual volume. Knowing the real stacked dimensions behind a cord lets you check a delivery honestly and compare on a like-for-like basis rather than on a vague term.
Questions & answers
What is a cord of firewood?
A defined stacked volume of wood. A full cord is standard, but terms like face cord and rick are not, and vary by region.
Why is comparing firewood prices confusing?
Because loose terms like face cord mean different amounts to different sellers, so compare on the actual stacked volume, not the term.
Is anything uploaded?
No. The calculation happens in your browser.