How Much Firewood Is In A Cord of Wood?
The most common firewood measurements in the US are expressed in cords or fraction of cords. A full firewood cord is the amount of wood that will stack into 128 cubic feet. This is the equivalent to 4 foot tall 4 foot wide and 8 foot long, or 4x4x8. This is about 2 full size pickup loads with the wood stacked to the top of the sides. Learn more about different cord of wood dimensions that will add up to a full cord. Firewood is usually measured by the cord. In some areas it is required by law that firewood be sold by the cord or fraction of a cord. There is a difference between a full cord and a face cord. If you are expecting to buy a full cord make sure the seller is not selling you a face cord since it will usually have much less wood.
