A Cord Is NOT a Truckload — The Old German Rule That Proves If You Got Shorted

A Cord Is NOT a Truckload — The Old German Rule That Proves If You Got Shorted A full size pickup with an 8 foot bed holds about a third to a half of a cord, according to University of Illinois Extension. So how do you know if the "cord" in your driveway is really 128 cubic feet? In Germany, stacked wood and thrown wood carry different names, the Raummeter and the Schüttraummeter, and German tables show thrown wood holds about seven tenths of its size in stacked wood. Maine's loose cord law lands on the same number. Konrad shows you how to measure a thrown load or a stacked row, what the delivery ticket must show, and who to call if you were shorted. Get the book: Stop Burning Money to Heat Your Home (The German Way to Heat Your Home With Wood and Cut Your Heating Bill): https://konradfischerheat.gumroad.com/l/stop-burning-money-on-heating DISCLAIMER This video is for general information only and is not legal advice. Firewood sale rules differ by state and can change; check your state's weights and measures office before taking action.