Side-by-Side Comparison
Outdoor Living
Firewood Cords vs. Swimming Pool Dimensions & Volumes
Comparing 2 standards across 15 specifications. 15 key differences identified.
Comparing:
Firewood Cords
Swimming Pool Dimensions & Volumes
Firewood is legally defined by weights and measures as a Full Cord comprising exactly 128 cubic feet (4×4×8 ft / 3.62 m³) of tightly stacked wood. A Face Cord (Rick) measures 1/3 of a cord (42.7 cu ft) using standard 16-inch split logs seasoned to below 20% moisture.
Swimming pool dimensions and water volumes are standardized by World Aquatics (formerly FINA) and residential building codes into Olympic Long Course (50.0 × 25.0 × 2.0 m / 2.5 million liters / 660,000 gallons), Short Course (25.0 m / 25.0 yards), and standard residential rectangular sizes (12×24 ft to 20×40 ft).
Specification Comparison Table
15 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
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Governing Standards
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NIST Handbook 130 / EPA Burnwise Wood Burning Standards | World Aquatics (FINA) Facility Rules FR 2 / ISPSC / USA Swimming Rules |
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Full Cord Volume
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Exactly 128 cubic feet (3.62 m³ / 3.24 cu meters solid volume) | — |
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Full Cord Dimensions
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4 feet high × 4 feet wide × 8 feet long (1.22 × 1.22 × 2.44 m) | — |
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Face Cord (Rick) Volume
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42.7 cubic feet (1.21 m³) | Exactly 1/3 of a full cord | — |
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Face Cord Dimensions
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4 feet high × 8 feet long using standard 16-inch long logs (1.22 × 2.44 × 0.41 m) | — |
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Standard Split Log Length
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16 inches (40.6 cm) | Universal stove & fireplace standard | — |
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Split Log Diameter
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3 to 6 inches (7.6–15.2 cm) across split face | — |
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Seasoned Moisture Target
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Below 20% internal moisture content (EPA Clean Air requirement) | — |
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Olympic Long Course (50m)
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— | Length: 50.00 m (164.04 ft) | Width: 25.00 m (82.02 ft) | Depth: 2.00 to 3.00 m | 10 Lanes (2.5 m width each) |
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Olympic Pool Water Volume
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— | Exact: 2,500,000 Liters (2,500 m³) = ~660,430 US Gallons (5.51 million lbs of water) |
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Short Course Metric (25m)
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— | 25.00 m × 21.00 m (or 25.00 m) | Depth: 2.0 m minimum | ~1,050,000 Liters (277,000 Gallons) |
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Short Course Yards (25yd / SCY)
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— | 75.00 ft (22.86 m) × 60.00 ft | Standard US high school and NCAA collegiate competition pool |
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Residential Small (12 × 24 ft)
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— | Average depth 4.5 ft | ~9,700 to 10,800 US Gallons (~36,700–40,800 Liters) |
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Residential Medium (16 × 32 ft)
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— | Average depth 5.0 ft | ~19,200 to 21,500 US Gallons (~72,700–81,400 Liters) |
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Residential Large (20 × 40 ft)
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— | Average depth 5.5 ft | ~33,000 to 36,000 US Gallons (~125,000–136,000 Liters) |