How Much Is a Cord of Wood in a Pickup Truck?

A cord of wood is a stack of firewood measuring 8 feet long, 4 feet high, and 4 feet deep. One cord of wood usually weighs around 3,000 to 4,000 pounds and takes up a fair amount of room. The exact amount of firewood that can fit in a pickup truck depends on the size of the truck bed, as well as the size of the firewood.

For pickup trucks with an 8 foot bed, it is possible to fit approximately one-half cord to one full cord of wood in the bed. This type of setup will require careful stacking and more than likely you will need to secure the load with straps or cords for safe transport.

If you have a 6 foot bed on your pickup truck, you may only be able to fit one-third to one-half cord in it. When trying to maximize the amount of wood that fits in your truck bed, you may be able to get away with stacking slightly higher than 4 feet but this is generally not recommended due to safety concerns.

For those looking to transport more than a single cord at once, there are other options available. Trailers are an excellent option for transporting larger quantities of firewood and come in sizes ranging from small utility trailers all the way up to 16-20 foot flatbeds for hauling bulk quantities. If you don’t have access to your own trailer or don’t want to bother with renting one from a store or service, there are companies out there that will deliver multiple cords directly to your doorstep for a fee.

Conclusion:

The amount of firewood that can fit into a pickup truck depends upon its size and type; an 8 foot bed can usually fit one-half or even a full cord while a 6 foot bed can fit one-third or half cord at most. Other options exist for hauling larger amounts such as utility trailers or services that deliver multiple cords directly. In any case, it is important to take into consideration safety concerns when loading up your vehicle or trailer.

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Susan Delgado