How much wood is in a "cord" of wood? How much does a cord go for in western NY?

Answer 1

http://www.ext.vt.edu/pubs/forestry/420-003/420-003.html

"A full cord of wood fills 128 cubic feet, which is the equivalent of a stack 8 feet long, 4 feet high and 4 feet wide. A face cord is a stack 8 feet long and 4 feet high but only 16 inches wide"

"The units of measure used in selling firewood are not always straightforward, and many people have been confused about the actual amount of wood they thought they were buying. The standard unit of measure for firewood is the cord, which is simply a stack of wood 4 feet high, 4 feet deep, and 8 feet long.
Also, wood is often sold by the "face cord." A face cord is a stack of wood 4 feet high, 8 feet long, and some variable length in depth. Obviously, the depth measurement will determine just how much wood is contained in the face cord. If the pieces of wood are 48 inches long, the face cord will be the same as a full cord. If the pieces are 24 inches long, the face cord will contain 1/2 cord; if the pieces are 16 inches long, the face cord will contain 1/3 cord, etc. If all negotiations for buying and selling wood are on a cord basis, there should be no confusion. "

http://www.nycfirewood.com/
Firewood:
Full face cord $225.00
1/2 face cord $125.00
1/4 face cord $80.00

Answer 2

It is 4X4X8 stacked to a cat can't get in but a rat could. to prove I am correct check your dictionary the definition for a cord is in there. As to cost check your local paper. In CA it depends on the wood. i.e. pine is cheaper than Oak. So hardwood should be more expensive than soft wood as it will give out more heat (BTU's) with less ash.

Answer 3

Those are incorrect a cord is 4ft x 4ft x 8ft. I have stacked many a cord of wood.

Let me also add, it is 128 cubic feet of wood, tightly packed to those dimensions.

Answer 4

4x4x8 be very careful a lot of people get rip off - thinking they are buying a cord and it just a truck load a cord has to be stacked and measure -- thats were the 4ftx4ftx8ft--comes from-- a truck lot is about half that amt.

Answer 5

it depends on the size of the logs, but usually it is sold cut and split, and measures 16 cubic feet. The price also depends on if it is green or seasoned, seasoned is more, but if you plan to burn it this winter, that's what you should get. Dealers vary, and so does quality, and price. (all hard wood does not burn the same) Avoid soft hardwoods such as poplar

Answer 6

BR and JUSTME are correct. A cord is 4x4x8, or 128 cubic feet, tightly stacked.

Answer 7

2ft by 4ft by 8ft

Answer 8

it is a truck bed full is acord

Answer 9

LOGS.