Stere

Stere

A stere of stacked firewood

The stere is a unit of volume in the metric system, primarily used to measure firewood. It is equivalent to one cubic meter (1 m_) and is used in many European countries for quantifying wood volume. The term "stere" is derived from the Greek word "stereos," meaning "solid."

Definition

A stere is defined as a volume of one cubic meter (1 m _ 1 m _ 1 m). It is used to measure the volume of stacked wood, including the air spaces between the logs. This makes it different from a solid cubic meter of wood, which would exclude any air spaces.

Usage

The stere is commonly used in the forestry and firewood industries. It provides a convenient way to measure and sell firewood, as it accounts for the irregular shapes and sizes of logs. When wood is stacked, the volume includes both the wood and the air spaces between the pieces.

Conversion

The stere can be converted to other units of volume. For example:

• 1 stere = 1 cubic meter (m_)
• 1 stere ≈ 0.276 cords (a cord is a unit of measure used in the United States and Canada)

Related Units

In addition to the stere, other units are used to measure wood volume, such as the cord, the cubic meter, and the cubic foot. Each of these units has its own specific applications and regional usage.

History

The stere was introduced in France in the 18th century as part of the metric system. It was designed to standardize the measurement of firewood, which was previously sold in various local units that varied widely in size.

Related Pages

• Metric system
• Cubic meter
• Cord (unit)
• Firewood
• Forestry