Half Cord of Wood
Half a cord is 64 cubic feet stacked; a quarter cord is 32. An 8 × 4 × 2 ft stack holds half a cord.
Plan a half or quarter cord
Small orders often carry a minimum charge, so expect a little more than half price.
Half or quarter cord: pick your space
Switch the order size above. A half cord can also be 4 × 4 × 4 ft — a neat cube. A quarter cord fits in 4 × 4 × 2 ft. These are outside measurements of a neat stack.
How much does a half cord cost?
Usually a bit more than half the full-cord price. The truck still has to make the trip, and plenty of sellers have a minimum charge. The tool above scales the wood price; ask about delivery separately.
How many pieces in a half cord?
It depends on how big the splits are, so a piece count won’t tell you much. Measure the stack instead — that’s the number a seller can’t argue with.
How long will half a cord last?
That comes down to your stove, how cold it gets and how dry the wood is. If you know roughly how fast you burn through wood, enter it above and you’ll get a rough number of days.
Stacking a small order
Pick the spot before the truck shows up. Build on a solid base, keep the ends square, and go wider rather than taller if the stack feels wobbly. Leave yourself a way to grab the oldest wood first.
Frequently asked questions
Is a half cord the same as a face cord?
No. With 16 in pieces, a face cord is a third of a cord. A half cord is always half.
Can I order a quarter cord?
Many sellers will. Ask about any small-order charge.
Does half a cord take half the space?
Yes, if you keep the same height and depth.
Should I count pieces to check my order?
Measure the stack instead. Piece counts change with split size.
Where these numbers come from
- nist.gov, checked