From en.wikipedia.org:
[Informal unit of volume] 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 ([1]), but the depth can
vary.[3] The front _face_ is the same as a cord [4], hence the name. The
depth is generally [16] (for use in residential fireplaces) but can be
anything from [12].
This results in a volume of [32]. 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
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** 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)
** References
[Reflist]
[United States Customary Units]
Category:Firewood Category:Customary units of measurement in the United States
Category:Units of volume