Convert stere to quart (US)
Please provide values below to convert stere [st] to quart (US) [qt (US)], or Convert quart (US) to stere.
How to Convert Stere to Quart (Us)
1 st = 1056.68820943259 qt (US)
Example: convert 15 st to qt (US):
15 st = 15 × 1056.68820943259 qt (US) = 15850.3231414889 qt (US)
Stere to Quart (Us) Conversion Table
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Stere
The stere (st) is a unit of volume used to measure large quantities of natural gas or other gases, equivalent to one thousand cubic meters (1,000 m³).
History/Origin
The stere originated in France in the 19th century as a practical unit for measuring natural gas volumes, particularly in the gas industry, and has been adopted in various countries for industrial and commercial purposes.
Current Use
Today, the stere is primarily used in the natural gas industry to quantify large volumes of gas, especially in regions where the metric system is standard, facilitating trade and regulation.
Quart (Us)
A quart (US) is a unit of volume measurement equal to one-fourth of a US gallon, commonly used for liquids and other substances.
History/Origin
The quart originated from the Old French word 'quarte,' meaning 'quarter,' and has been used in the United States since the 18th century as part of the customary system of measurement.
Current Use
Today, the US quart is used primarily in cooking, beverage packaging, and measuring liquids in the United States, although it has largely been replaced by metric units in scientific contexts.