1. What is a Face Cord?

A face cord is a measurement of stacked firewood that is 4 feet high and 8 feet long, with the depth of the pieces varying (typically 12-24 inches). The standard cord is 128 cubic feet of stacked wood.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the face cord formula:

Where:

• \( Length \) — Length of wood stack in feet
• \( Height \) — Height of wood stack in feet
• \( Depth \) — Depth of wood stack in feet
• 128 — Cubic feet in a standard cord

Explanation: The equation calculates what portion of a full cord your wood stack represents based on its dimensions.

3. Importance of Face Cord Calculation

Details: Calculating face cords helps in comparing wood quantities when purchasing firewood and ensures you're getting fair value for your money.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Measure your wood stack's length, height, and depth in feet. Enter these values to calculate how many cords your stack represents.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What's the difference between a face cord and full cord?
A: A full cord is 128 cubic feet (typically 4'x4'x8'), while a face cord is one "face" of that stack (4'x8'x[depth of pieces]).

Q2: How much wood is in a face cord?
A: It depends on the depth. A face cord with 16" depth is 1/3 of a full cord (since 16" is 1/3 of 4').

Q3: Why is 128 used in the formula?
A: 128 cubic feet is the standard volume for a full cord of firewood (4'x4'x8' = 128).

Q4: Should I measure stacked or loose wood?
A: Face cord measurements always refer to stacked wood dimensions, not loose piles.

Q5: How does piece length affect the calculation?
A: The depth in the formula should match the length of the individual pieces of firewood.