A rick of wood is typically a stack that’s about 4 feet high and 8 feet long, with the depth depending on how long each log is.

Basic size

  • A common rick (often called a face cord) is:
    • 4 feet high × 8 feet long.
* Depth usually matches log length: often 16 inches, but sometimes 12 or 24 inches.
  • At 4 × 8 × 16 inches deep (about 1.33 feet), a rick is roughly 42–43 cubic feet of stacked wood.

Relation to a full cord

  • A full cord is 4 feet high × 4 feet wide × 8 feet long = 128 cubic feet.
  • A typical rick (face cord) is about one‑third of a full cord when logs are 16 inches long.
  • In some regions, the depth can be closer to half a cord, so size is not perfectly standardized.

Why the size can vary

  • Local custom: Different areas use “rick” a bit differently, especially places like Oklahoma.
  • Seller’s log length: If the wood is cut longer or shorter, the rick’s actual volume changes.
  • Because of this, it is always smart to ask for exact dimensions (height, length, and depth in inches or feet) before you buy.

Quick buying tip

  • If you want to compare a rick to a cord, multiply the stack’s dimensions (in feet) to get cubic feet, then divide by 128 to see what fraction of a cord you’re getting.

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