Convert Cubic Foot to Stere
Convert cubic feet to steres instantly. 1 cubic foot = 0.0283168466 stere — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Stere to Cubic Foot converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
Cubic Foot
A cubic foot is the volume of a cube one foot on a side (28.3168 L).
Derived by cubing the international foot (0.3048 m).
Used for natural gas, refrigerators, shipping and HVAC.
1959 yard agreement.
Stere
A stere is exactly one cubic meter, used for stacked firewood.
Introduced with the metric system in France for cordwood.
Used for firewood and timber in metric countries.
France, metric era.
Cubic Foot to Stere conversion formula
The relationship between cubic feet and steres:
To convert cubic feet to steres, multiply the value in cubic feet by 0.0283168466. To reverse, multiply steres by 35.3146667215.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in steres updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Stere to Cubic Foot converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert cubic feet to steres
- Write down the value in cubic feet (ft³).
- Multiply that value by the factor 0.0283168466.
- The product is the equivalent value in steres (st).
- To reverse, multiply the stere value by 35.3146667215.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 ft³ to st:
1 × 0.0283168466 = 0.0283168466 st
Example 2 — Convert 100 ft³ to st:
100 × 0.0283168466 = 2.8316846592 st
Real-world example — Body height conversion
You enter your height as 180 cubic feet into an international job or visa application. The form then asks for the same value in steres — converting between these adjacent units is one of the most-used length conversions globally.
180 ft³ × 0.0283168466 = 5.0970323866 st
Real-world example — Furniture and large objects
A 72-cubic foot piece of furniture converts to a value in steres that's easier to mentally compare with room dimensions. This is the typical workflow when shopping internationally and product specs use a different unit than your room measurements.
72 ft³ × 0.0283168466 = 2.0388129546 st
Real-world example — Children's height milestones
A 150-cubic foot-tall child measures a value in steres that's commonly used for theme-park ride height requirements when travelling between countries that use different measurement units.
150 ft³ × 0.0283168466 = 4.2475269888 st
Cubic Foot to Stere conversion table
Standard reference values for converting cubic feet to steres:
| Cubic Foot [ft³] | Stere [st] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0002831685 |
| 0.1 | 0.0028316847 |
| 1 | 0.0283168466 |
| 2 | 0.0566336932 |
| 3 | 0.0849505398 |
| 4 | 0.1132673864 |
| 5 | 0.141584233 |
| 10 | 0.2831684659 |
| 20 | 0.5663369318 |
| 30 | 0.8495053978 |
| 40 | 1.1326738637 |
| 50 | 1.4158423296 |
| 100 | 2.8316846592 |
| 500 | 14.158423296 |
| 1000 | 28.316846592 |
Frequently asked questions
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 ft³ = 0.0283168466 st) verified against the following authoritative sources:
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure 9th ed.)
Official BIPM publication defining the seven SI base units (including the meter) and the rules for their use. The global authority on units of measurement.
- NIST — Guide to the SI
US National Institute of Standards and Technology reference covering the SI base and derived units with definitions and usage rules for US technical practice.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
Detailed NIST guide covering exact conversion factors between SI and US customary units along with formatting and rounding conventions.
- NIST — Refinement of values for the yard and pound (Federal Register 1959)
The treaty (signed by US
- International Astronomical Union — System of Astronomical Constants
The IAU defines astronomical units including the AU (149597870700 m exactly) light-year and parsec used in astronomy and astrophysics.