Convert a face cord or rick to cubic feet and full cords using the stack’s actual depth.
Full-cord equivalent
Why depth is required
A face cord normally shows a 4 × 8 foot face, but its depth follows the firewood piece length and may be 12, 16, 18, 24 inches or another size. That is why “one face cord” is not a fixed fraction unless depth is stated.
Conversion formula
Stacked cubic feet = face length × face height × piece depth in feet. Divide that volume by 128 for the full-cord equivalent. For example, an 8 × 4 foot face with 16-inch pieces is 42.67 ft³, or one-third of a standard cord.
Purchase check
Ask the seller for the exact piece length and stack dimensions. Measure the delivered stack rather than relying only on the words “rick” or “face cord.”
Standard cord calculator · Metric stacked firewood volume
