1. What is a Cord of Wood?

A cord is a unit of measure for dry volume used to measure firewood and pulpwood in the United States and Canada. A standard cord is 128 cubic feet of wood, typically arranged in a stack 4 feet high, 4 feet wide, and 8 feet long.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the cord wood formula:

Where:

• Log Volume — Total volume of wood in cubic feet
• 128 — Cubic feet in a standard cord

Explanation: The calculation converts the volume of wood from cubic feet to standard cords.

3. Importance of Cord Calculation

Details: Accurate cord calculation is important for fair trade of firewood, inventory management, and proper pricing in the lumber industry.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the total log volume in cubic feet. The value must be greater than 0. The calculator will convert this to cords.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What's the difference between a full cord and face cord?
A: A full cord is 128 cubic feet, while a face cord is typically 1/3 of a full cord (4' high × 8' long × 16" deep).

Q2: How much wood is in a cord?
A: A full cord contains approximately 85 cubic feet of solid wood when accounting for air space between pieces.

Q3: How should wood be stacked for accurate measurement?
A: Wood should be stacked in a line or row with the pieces parallel and touching, with minimal gaps.

Q4: Are there variations in cord measurements?
A: While the standard cord is 128 cubic feet, some regions may use slightly different measurements or terms.

Q5: How many cords are in a typical log truck load?
A: Most log trucks carry between 5-7 cords, depending on the size and configuration of the truck.