A face cord is an informal measurement for stacked firewood, sometimes called a

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. Width and height is typically the same as a

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(), but the depth can vary. The front ''face'' is the same as a cord , hence the name. The depth is generally (for use in residential fireplaces) but can be anything from . This results in a volume of . In the United States, several states only allow wood to be sold by the cord or fractions of a cord, to avoid confusion among consumers. The wood should be stacked "racked and well stowed" – meaning stacked so that the wood is parallel, and air gaps are minimized. It should not be cross-stacked (alternating directions), as this adds considerable empty space to the stack.

Common volumes for a face cord

* 4 feet x 8 feet x 12 inches = 1/4 cord (32 cubic feet) * 4 feet x 8 feet x 16 inches = 1/3 cord (42.66 cubic feet) * 4 feet x 8 feet x 24 inches = 1/2 Face cord (54 cubic feet)

References

{{United States Customary Units Firewood Customary units of measurement in the United States Units of volume