Just how many pieces of wood in a cord of wood anyway?
If you're staring at a massive pile of logs in your driveway and wondering how many pieces of wood in a cord of wood, you've probably already realized that there isn't one single, magic number. It's a bit like asking how many potato chips are in a bag—it really depends on whether you're looking at those big, thick kettle-cooked slices or the thin little crumbs at the bottom. When it comes to firewood, the "pieces" can vary wildly in size, shape, and how they were split, but we can definitely get close enough to a real answer so you know what to expect. ...