What is a cord?
A cord measures a stack of firewood: 4 ft high × 4 ft deep × 8 ft long, which equals 128 cubic feet. Actual wood volume is less because of air pockets, but the stacked volume is the standard sellers quote.
Face cord vs full cord
A face cord is typically one-third of a full cord when logs are 16 inches long. That gives 42.67 ft³, but the amount varies with log length and how tightly the pile is stacked. Use the cord definition that matches your delivery for the most accurate comparison.
FAQ
1. My delivery looks short — how do I tell?
Measure the stack (length × height × depth) to get cubic feet. Then divide by the cord size you expect to identify how much of a cord you actually received.
2. Why is my face cord not exactly 1/3?
Different log lengths (14 in, 16 in, 18 in) and stacking techniques change the volume. The 42.67 ft³ number is the 16-inch ideal.
3. Can I convert to cubic meters?
Yes: 1 ft³ equals 0.0283168 m³. Multiply your cubic-foot result by that factor to get the metric volume.