Regulations about cord size can vary by country. In the United States, the definition of a cord is typically a volume of 128 cubic feet—or a stack that is 4 feet wide, 4 feet high, and 8 feet long.

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 rop… ...