🪵 Homestead Sizing Engine
Half Cord of Wood Truck Sizing Calculator
Buying a half cord of firewood on Craigslist or Marketplace? Calculate whether it will fit in your truck bed and if your suspension can handle the weight.
🪵 Volume & Payload Sizer
Pickup Truck Firewood Cord Calculator
128 cu. ft. Standard Full Cord
*Seasoned wood contains <20% moisture content. Green wood weighs 30% to 50% more due to water content.
Level with Bed Rails (20")
15" (Half Full)20" (Standard Rails)28" (Mounded)36" (Rack Extensions)
Estimated Firewood Volume
--Full Cords
--Face Cords (16" rows):--
Total Wood Weight:-- lbs
Gross Volume:-- cu. ft.
Heat Energy:-- M BTU
⚖️ Truck Payload Capacity Check
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🛠️ Recommended Firewood Essentials
- • Digital Wood Moisture Meter: Test for <20% seasoning
- • Heavy-Duty Cargo Net / Tarp: Prevent logs bouncing on highway
- • Log Splitting Maul (8 lb): Clean single-strike splits
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cubic feet is half a cord of wood?
Half a cord of wood is exactly 64 cubic feet of tightly stacked wood, or roughly 85 to 90 cubic feet of loosely tossed logs.