How many cords is that?

How it works

Upload a wide shot of the firewood. The model estimates the dimensions of each stacked or loose pile, and CrackleKing calculates their total. A full cord is 128 stacked cubic feet, including normal air spaces between pieces — usually 4 ft tall × 4 ft deep × 8 ft long. A loose mound uses a rough rounded-shape estimate and a 180-cubic-foot reference for 12–16 inch pieces from Maine's firewood guide; local rules and actual volumes can differ.

What makes a good photo?

• • Wide shot. The whole stack should be in frame, plus a few feet around it.
• • Something for scale. A person standing next to the pile, a door, a measured pallet — anything the AI can use to anchor real-world dimensions.
• • Show depth if you can. A slight angle (not straight-on) lets the AI see the depth dimension.
• • Avoid extreme wide angles. Phone fisheye lenses distort dimensions.

Why this matters

When a delivery seems short, a photo can help you judge whether it is worth measuring. For an accurate cord measurement, stack the wood and measure its dimensions. A loose-pile estimate is only a starting point.