How much wood is in a cord?

A cord of wood stacked is 128 cubic feet (L x W x H=cf).

How much wood should I buy?

If you are heating a new home (well insulated) with a new efficient stove, the average home will use approximately 6 cords for the winter.

If you are burning wood as a supplement to other home heating systems the average is 2 – 3 cords.

If you are using wood occasionally, plan on 1 -2 cords.