Convert Pints (US Dry) (dry pt) to Steres (st) | dry pt in st

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Quick Reference for Converting Pints (US Dry) to Steres

Formula
st = dry pt / 1816.17
Quick Rough Maths
To get the Steres, divide the number of Pints (US Dry) by 1.8 thousand
Pints (US Dry) (dry pt) in 1 Stere
There are 1816.17 Pints (US Dry) in 1 Stere
Steres (st) in 1 Pint (US Dry)
There are 0 Steres in 1 Pint (US Dry)

Unit Information

Pint (US Dry)
/pʌɪnt/
Symbol: dry pt
Unit System: US Customary

What is the Pint (US Dry)?

The US dry pint is a unit of volume in the US customary system with the symbol dry pt.

1 US dry pint is equal to 1/8 of a dry gallon. This is equal to 1/2 US dry quart or 33.6003125 in³.

The dry pint was derived from the the British corn gallon which was 1/8 the standard 'Winchester' bushel or corn. This was the equivalent of 268.8 in³ when in dry form.

Stere
/stɪə/
Symbol: st
Unit System: Non-SI Metric

What is the Stere?

The stere is a unit of volume and is a non-SI unit but accepted for use as a metric unit with the symbol st.

1 stere is equal to 1 cubic metre (1 m³) which is equivalent to the volume contained in a cube with edges all at 1 m. The stere is used to measure large quantities of cut wood or firewood. It is used to distinguish between cut and uncut wood - its equivalent, the cubic meter is used to measure uncut wood.

The word 'stere' hails from the Greek 'στερεός' or 'stereos' which translates to 'solid'. It represents the wood used to produce the cut wood - and therefore often the dimensions of the cut wood is less than its uncut equivalent.


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