Buying & Measuring
How to buy firewood by the cord, measure what you get and plan how much you need.
Face Cord vs Full Cord of Firewood: How Much Wood You Actually GetA full cord is 128 cubic feet. A face cord is usually a third of that, but not always. Compare prices fairly and avoid short loads.How Many Cords of Firewood Do You Need for Winter?From 1 to 8 cords per winter depending on home size, climate and stove. Use this method to estimate your own number from your fuel bills.How Much Does a Cord of Firewood Cost?Most guides put a full cord of seasoned firewood between $200 and $500. See what drives the price and how to tell if a quote is fair.How to Measure a Firewood Delivery (and Spot a Short Load)Stack and measure before you pay. A cord is 128 cubic feet; a full-size short-bed pickup holds only about 48. Here is how to check.How Much Firewood Fits in a Pickup Truck?A full-size pickup holds about half a cord of dry firewood; a short bed holds less. See bed volumes, truckloads per cord and weight limits.How Much Firewood Do You Burn per Day or per Month?Stove owners often report about a cord a month in deep winter. Convert cords per month to cubic feet per day and estimate your own season.How Long Does a Cord of Wood Last?About a month of cold-weather main heating, 6 to 12 weeks of moderate use. Find how long a cord lasts at your burn rate.How Much Does a Cord of Wood Weigh?A seasoned cord weighs roughly 2,700 to 4,300 pounds depending on species, and green wood weighs much more. See weights by species.