CordwiseWhat is a half face cord?
Sellers usually mean half of one 4 by 8 foot row: a row 4 feet high and 4 feet long, as deep as the logs. With 16-inch logs it is about 21 cubic feet, one sixth of a full cord. Ask the seller for the size to be sure.
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Worked example: 4 × 4 × (16 ÷ 12) = 21.3 cubic feet, and 21.3 ÷ 128 = 0.17 of a cord.
Per full cord, a half face cord of 16-inch logs costs six times its price: $70 for a half face cord is $420 a cord.
Questions
How many half face cords make a cord?
With 16-inch logs, six. With 24-inch logs, four.
Is a half face cord the same as a quarter cord?
Only with 24-inch logs. With 16-inch logs it is a sixth of a cord.
How do I compare its price with a cord?
Choose “My own size (feet)” on the main page and enter 4 feet long, 4 feet high and the log length in feet as the depth.