Convert Cubic feet to Steres
Convert Cubic feet (ft³) to Steres (st) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
st = ft³ × 0.02831684659
About Cubic feet
The cubic foot (ft³) = 0.028316846592 m³ (exact) - the primary US lumber volume unit for large structural timber; also underlies the cord (128 ft³) and board foot (1 bf = 1/12 ft³ nominal). US Forest Service sale contracts specify cruise volumes in Mbf or ft³. Export docs for EU/Asia convert to m³: 1 m³ = 35.315 ft³. 1 ft³ = 0.02832 m³ = 1,728 in³ ≈ 12 bf.
About Steres
The stere (st) = exactly 1 m³ - a metric firewood unit from the 1793 French Republican system. Still used colloquially in France, Germany, and Switzerland: Ster/Raummeter (stacked m³), Festmeter (solid m³ = fm), SchΓΌttraummeter (loose chips ≈ 0.4 fm). One stacked stere contains ≈ 0.5-0.7 m³ of actual solid wood. 1 stere = 1 m³ = 35.315 ft³ ≈ 424 bf.
Quick Reference Table
| Cubic feet (ft³) | Steres (st) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft³ | 0.0283168 st |
| 2 ft³ | 0.0566337 st |
| 5 ft³ | 0.141584 st |
| 10 ft³ | 0.283168 st |
| 25 ft³ | 0.707921 st |
| 50 ft³ | 1.41584 st |
| 100 ft³ | 2.83168 st |