Cords of Wood Calculator

Formula

To calculate the total cords of wood (C):

\[ C = \frac{L \times W \times H}{128} \]

Where:

\( C \) is the total cords of wood
\( L \) is the length of the stack (ft)
\( W \) is the width of the stack (ft)
\( H \) is the height of the stack (ft)

What are Cords of Wood?

Cords of wood are a measure of the total volume of wood in a stack. A cord is a standard unit of measure used to quantify firewood and other types of wood. It is defined as a stack of wood that measures 4 feet wide by 4 feet high by 8 feet long, which equals 128 cubic feet. Calculating the number of cords in a given stack helps in understanding how much wood is present and assists in pricing and purchasing decisions.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following dimensions for a stack of wood:

Length (L) = 10 feet
Width (W) = 4 feet
Height (H) = 5 feet

Using the formula:

\[ C = \frac{10 \times 4 \times 5}{128} \approx 1.56 \text{ cords} \]

The total cords of wood (C) is approximately 1.56 cords.