Convert Steres (st) to Bushels (bsh) | st in bsh

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This quick and easy calculator will convert Steres (st) to Bushels (bsh) and show formula, brief history on the units and quick maths for the conversion.

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Quick Reference for Converting Steres to Bushels

Formula
bsh = st x 28.38
Quick Rough Maths
To get the Bushels, multiply the number of Steres by 28.4
Steres (st) in 1 Bushel
There are 0.04 Steres in 1 Bushel
Bushels (bsh) in 1 Stere
There are 28.38 Bushels in 1 Stere

Unit Information

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.

Bushel
/ˈbʊʃ(ə)l/
Symbol: bsh
Unit System: Imperial

What is the Bushel?

The bushel is a unit of volume in the imperial unit system with the symbol bsh.

1 bushel is equal to 8 dry gallons, or 36.36872 litres.

The bushel was introduced in England as a unit to bridge the relatively large gap between a pound and a ton - and was used largely to measure volumes of liquid being imported and exported following the Norman Conquest such as wine and ale.

The name bushel comes from the ancient French 'boissiel' which means 'little box'.


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