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Cord of Wood Calculator

Find how many cords a firewood stack contains.

Stack length

Stack height

Log length (depth)

Calculated Output

Cords (cords) 1

Volume 128

Formula: cords = length × height × depth ÷ 128

Step-by-Step Breakdown

1. Values used:

2. Stack length = 8

3. Stack height = 4

4. Log length (depth) = 4

6. Cords = 1cords

7. Volume = Stack length x Stack height x Log length (depth) = 8 x 4 x 4 = 128

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The math behind it

cords = stacked volume ÷ 128. A standard cord measures 4 ft × 4 ft × 8 ft.

8 × 4 × 4 ft → exactly 1 cord.

Face cord?

Only 1/3 of a full cord — 4 × 8 ft with ~16 in deep logs.