what size pick-up truck bed is needed for a full cord of wood?
1 A full cord of wood can weigh between 2,500 lbs (softwood) to 5,000 lbs (hardwood). 2  A standard piece of firewood is 16 inches (/3 of a cord width). 3  A small pick-up truck can hold approximately /4 cord of wood.  A 1/2 ton short bed pick-up can hold approximately 1/2 cord of wood.