Convert Stere to US Gallon
Convert steres to us gallons instantly. 1 stere = 264.1720523581 us gallon — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the US Gallon to Stere converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
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.
US Gallon
The US liquid gallon is defined as exactly 231 cubic inches (3.785411784 liters).
Based on the English wine gallon of 231 cubic inches, retained by the US after 1824.
The primary US unit for fuel, milk and large beverage containers.
English wine gallon; US since 1824.
Stere to US Gallon conversion formula
The relationship between steres and us gallons:
To convert steres to us gallons, multiply the value in steres by 264.1720523581. To reverse, multiply us gallons by 0.0037854118.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in us gallons updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the US Gallon to Stere converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert steres to us gallons
- Write down the value in steres (st).
- Multiply that value by the factor 264.1720523581.
- The product is the equivalent value in us gallons (gal).
- To reverse, multiply the us gallon value by 0.0037854118.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 st to gal:
1 × 264.1720523581 = 264.1720523581 gal
Example 2 — Convert 100 st to gal:
100 × 264.1720523581 = 26417.2052358148 gal
Real-world example — Pet and accessory dimensions
A 3-stere dog leash equals a tidy round value in us gallons. Pet-supply shopping frequently mixes the two units across product specifications.
3 st × 264.1720523581 = 792.5161570744 gal
Real-world example — Fabric and tailoring
One stere of fabric converts to a value in us gallons commonly used for seam allowances. Garment patterns frequently switch between the two units on a single instruction sheet.
1 st × 264.1720523581 = 264.1720523581 gal
Real-world example — Body height conversion (reverse direction)
You measure 1.75 steres tall and need to fill in a gym membership form or medical record that asks for height in us gallons. This is the most-used everyday length conversion in metric-using countries.
1.75 st × 264.1720523581 = 462.3010916268 gal
Stere to US Gallon conversion table
Standard reference values for converting steres to us gallons:
| Stere [st] | US Gallon [gal] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 2.6417205236 |
| 0.1 | 26.4172052358 |
| 1 | 264.1720523581 |
| 2 | 528.3441047163 |
| 3 | 792.5161570744 |
| 4 | 1056.6882094326 |
| 5 | 1320.8602617907 |
| 10 | 2641.7205235815 |
| 20 | 5283.441047163 |
| 30 | 7925.1615707445 |
| 40 | 10566.8820943259 |
| 50 | 13208.6026179074 |
| 100 | 26417.2052358148 |
| 500 | 132086.0261790742 |
| 1000 | 264172.0523581484 |
Frequently asked questions
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 st = 264.1720523581 gal) 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.