The Firewood Directory

Half Cord of Wood

Size & pricing reference · 3 min read

A half cord of firewood stacked in a 4 by 4 by 4 foot configuration, sized for a typical pickup truck delivery
Half cord — 4 × 4 × 4 ft = 64 cubic feet

A half cord of firewood is 64 cubic feet — typically a tightly stacked 4 × 4 × 4 foot cube, or exactly half of a full cord. It costs $150-$300 delivered depending on species and region. The right size for occasional fires, small homes, or trying out a new supplier.

When a half cord is the right buy

Half cord pricing by region (2026)

RegionMixed hardwoodPremium (oak/hickory)
Northeast$200-$275$240-$310
Mid-Atlantic$180-$240$215-$285
Southeast$150-$210$185-$255
Midwest$165-$225$200-$270
Texas & Plains$175-$240$215-$285
Mountain West$150-$215$185-$255
Pacific NW$165-$225$215-$300

The per-cubic-foot math

A full cord at $400 works out to about $3.13/cubic foot. A half cord at $225 (the proportional price) is the same. But suppliers typically charge $250-$275 for the half — that's $3.90-$4.30/cubic foot, or a 25-37% premium per cubic foot. Worth it if you don't need a full cord; consider going up to a full cord if you'll burn through it within the year.

Common questions

How much is a half cord of wood?

A half cord of firewood typically costs $150-$300 delivered, depending on species and region. Premium hardwoods (oak, hickory) sit at the top end. Kiln-dried adds 30-50%.

How big is a half cord?

A half cord is 64 cubic feet of tightly stacked firewood — typically a stack 4 feet wide × 4 feet tall × 4 feet long. That's exactly half a full cord (128 cubic feet).

How long does a half cord of wood last?

For occasional weekend fires, a half cord lasts a full winter or longer. For supplemental heating (a few fires per week), expect 6-10 weeks. For primary heating in a small home, a half cord is roughly 4-6 weeks of fuel.

Is buying by the half cord more expensive than a full cord?

Yes, per cubic foot. Suppliers typically charge a premium of 10-20% over half the full cord price because delivery and handling costs are mostly fixed regardless of load size. Always check the math before ordering smaller volumes.

Will a half cord fit in a pickup truck?

Yes — a half cord fits in a typical half-ton pickup with sideboards (8 ft bed, heaped). A short bed pickup might hold 1/3 cord. Always confirm with the supplier rather than relying on visual estimates.

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