Q: I see people advertising a cord of wood? What is a cord? – M.D., Newport News. A: A cord is a unit of measurement that is 128 cubic feet. The English word cord, meaning, “a small rope made by ...

Q: I’ve seen ads for a “cord” of wood. How is that measured and why is it called a cord? – J.K., Williamsburg A: A cord is 128 cubic feet – usually arranged in a stack 4 feet high, 4 feet wide and 8 ...

Many people who buy cordwood for their home wood stoves admit they do not understand the transfer process. Some dealers talk in terms of a “rick,” a “rank” or a “pickup load.” Others mention a “face ...