Firewood Cord Dimensions & Truck Capacity Chart
Understand standard legal measurements before buying or selling firewood. Avoid getting shortchanged by unofficial terms like "ricks" or "truckloads."
Need to size your specific truck?
Calculate exact cord fractions and weight for F-150, Silverado, and Tacoma beds.
| Term | Standard Dimensions | Volume (Gross Cu. Ft.) | Fraction of Full Cord | Avg. Splits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Cord (Bush Cord) | 4 ft High × 4 ft Wide × 8 ft Long | 128 cu. ft. | 1.00 (100%) | ~600 – 800 splits |
| Face Cord (Rick) | 4 ft High × 16 in Wide × 8 ft Long | ~42.6 cu. ft. | 0.33 (1/3 Cord) | ~200 – 250 splits |
| Half Cord | 4 ft High × 4 ft Wide × 4 ft Long | 64 cu. ft. | 0.50 (1/2 Cord) | ~300 – 400 splits |
Pickup Truck Bed Capacities (Level to Rails)
| Truck Bed Class | Bed Dimensions | Tossed Volume | Stacked Volume | Avg. Weight (Dry Oak) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 ft Compact (Tacoma) | 5.0' × 4.5' × 1.5' | ~1/4 Cord | ~1/3 Cord | ~950 lbs |
| 5.5 ft Short (F-150 SuperCrew) | 5.5' × 5.2' × 1.7' | ~1/3 Cord | ~0.42 Cord | ~1,450 lbs |
| 6.5 ft Standard (1500 Bed) | 6.5' × 5.2' × 1.7' | ~1/2 Cord | ~0.60 Cord | ~1,900 lbs |
| 8.0 ft Long (F-250 / 3500) | 8.0' × 5.2' × 1.7' | ~2/3 Cord | ~3/4 Cord | ~2,850 lbs |