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A face cord is an informal measurement for stacked firewood, sometimes called a rick.
Width and height is typically the same as a cord (), but the depth can vary. The front face is the same as a cord , hence the name. The depth is generally (for use in residential fireplaces) but can be anything from .
This results in a volume of . In the United States, several states only allow wood to be sold by the cord or fractions of a cord, to avoid confusion among consumers.
The wood should be stacked "racked and well stowed" – meaning stacked so that the wood is parallel, and air gaps are minimized. It should not be cross-stacked (alternating directions), as this adds considerable empty space to the stack.
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