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A full cord of firewood measures 8 feet long, 4 feet high, and 4 feet wide (128 cubic feet), while a face cord is typically one-third of a full cord, measuring 8 feet long, 4 feet high, and 16 inches deep.

Here's a more detailed breakdown: 

Full Cord: 

Represents a standard measure of firewood, equivalent to 128 cubic feet. 

Typically stacked as a pile 8 feet long, 4 feet high, and 4 feet wide. 

Often consists of three rows of 16-inch long firewood pieces stacked 4 feet high and 8 feet long. 

Face Cord: 

A smaller, more manageable unit of firewood, often used for easier storage and access. 

Measures 8 feet long, 4 feet high, and 16 inches deep (approximately 1/3 of a full cord). 

Essentially one row of firewood from a full cord, typically with 16-inch long pieces. 

Sometimes referred to as a "rick".