Face cord
Template:Short description A face cord is an informal measurement for stacked firewood,[1] sometimes called a rick.[2]
Width and height is typically the same as a cord (Template:Convert), but the depth can vary.[3] The front face is the same as a cord Template:Convert, hence the name. The depth is generally Template:Convert (for use in residential fireplaces) but can be anything from Template:Convert.
This results in a volume of Template:Convert. 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.[4][5]
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.[4]
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 cord (64 cubic feet)