2007-02-10 12:41:31 · 11 answers · asked by redwingnut16 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
In the United States, firewood is usually sold by the cord, 128 ft³ (3.62 m³), corresponding to a woodpile 8 ft wide × 4 ft high of 4 ft-long logs. The cord is legally defined by statute in most states. It is also common to see wood sold by the "face cord", which is usually not legally defined, and varies from one area to another. For example, in one state a pile of wood 8 feet wide × 4 feet high of 16"-long logs will often be sold as a "face cord", though its volume is only one-third of a cord. In another state, or even another area of the same state, the volume of a face cord may be considerably different. Hence, it is risky to buy wood sold in this manner, as the transaction is not based on a legally enforceable unit of measure.
Hope this helps..
2007-02-10 12:49:44 · answer #1 · answered by badwarden 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A cord is a volume of exactly 128 cubic feet. It is a legally enforcable volume of measurment that can be enforced in the same manner as the gallon, pint, barrel, etc. If the wood is not stacked as tight as it can be and it is stacked in a pile 4'x4'x8' it is not a full cord. If someone tries to sell a cord of wood that is not a full cord you can call your counties assessor's office or weights & measures office depending on where you live and file a complaint. This is the same thing you would do if the gas pump were inaccurate, or a sealed gallon of milk was only 3/4 full.
2007-02-10 12:59:16 · answer #2 · answered by nathanael_beal 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cathy K is right and I gave her a "thumbs up" but, would like to add. The mills in Northern Minnesota when I was cutting wood would only take a cord measured 102 inches not 96 inches that would be a measured cord. And, a face cord mentioned is something that is not universal, it's usually mentioned in burning wood or a face cord (fireplace cord)
2007-02-10 23:15:02 · answer #3 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
being from vermont i know the answer. a cord is a cut ,split and stacked pile of firewood mesuring 4foot high 8foot wide and 4 foot deep. 128 cubic feet. a face cord,also known as a stove cord is a pile of wood 4 foot high,8 foot wide and whatever length of the wood you would use to fit your stove,,could be 12", 14", 16", 24" ect.make sure you know what kind of cord you are buying. its still 128 cubic feet a cord you should be paying for. there are some sly firewood sellers out there, but they dont last long..keep warm!
2007-02-13 09:01:42 · answer #4 · answered by bearchaser44mag 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a standard cord of wood measures 4`wide, 4`high, and 8` long.
2007-02-10 14:29:53 · answer #5 · answered by heather h 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A cord of wood is 128 cubic feet. So, it is wood stacked tightly that is 4 feet wide, 4 feet high and 8 feet long.
And, let me tell you, in the middle of piling it up, it feels like a ton. Ouch!
2007-02-10 12:48:51 · answer #6 · answered by Cathy K 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
first a cord of wood is 2 an a half rich of wood, so that mean a rich is 2 by 4 by 8,,hope this help you, ,,how i know this ,, i cut a many a rich of wood in my day
2007-02-13 04:57:04 · answer #7 · answered by ghostwalker077 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Good Morning
You have your answer 4x4x8 and the weight depends on if its dry or wet. That's newly cut or has been cut and let to dry for a long time.
2007-02-11 01:21:09 · answer #8 · answered by jim c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A cord is 4'x4'x8'(hxwxl)
2007-02-10 15:32:24 · answer #9 · answered by chgoxpress 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a dimension when stacked. I think it is something like 3' tall by 8' long. Something like that.
2007-02-10 12:49:13 · answer #10 · answered by normobrian 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋