Thousand Square Feet (1/8-inch panels) to Cord Conversion

Convert between Thousand Square Feet (1/8-inch panels) and Cord quickly and accurately.

MSF
cord

How to Convert Thousand Square Feet (1/8-inch panels) to Cord

Conversion Formula

1 MSF = 0.081 cord
1 cord = 12.288 MSF

Example

Convert 15 MSF to cord:

15 MSF = 15 × 0.081 cord = 1.221 cord

Unit Information

Learn about the volume - lumber units you're converting between

Thousand Square Feet (1/8-inch panels)

MSF

Definition

A thousand square feet (1/8-inch panels) represents the volume of 1,000 square feet of 1/8-inch thick panel material. It is used for measuring thin panel volumes in construction and manufacturing.

History/Origin

This unit was developed for measuring volumes of thin panel materials in construction and manufacturing. It became important for pricing and inventory management of thin wood panels and sheet materials.

Current Use

Thousand square feet (1/8-inch panels) are used in construction and manufacturing for measuring volumes of thin wood panels, sheet materials, and veneers in building and furniture applications.

Multiplier

0.295

Offset

0

Cord

cord

Definition

A cord is a unit of volume equal to 128 cubic feet, typically used for measuring firewood and pulpwood. It represents a stack of wood 4 feet high, 4 feet wide, and 8 feet long.

History/Origin

The cord was established as a standard unit for measuring firewood volumes in the United States. It became widely used in forestry, firewood sales, and pulpwood measurements for paper production.

Current Use

Cords are used for measuring firewood, pulpwood, and wood chips in forestry operations, firewood sales, and paper production industries, particularly in North American markets.

Multiplier

3.625

Offset

0

Thousand Square Feet (1/8-inch panels) to Cord Conversion Table

Thousand Square Feet (1/8-inch panels) [MSF] Cord [cord]
1 MSF 0.08138 cord
10 MSF 0.813802 cord
25 MSF 2.034505 cord
50 MSF 4.06901 cord
100 MSF 8.138021 cord
0 MSF 0E+0 cord
-10 MSF -0.813802 cord
-40 MSF -3.255208 cord