Convert stere to Earth's volume
Please provide values below to convert stere [st] to Earth's volume [Earth], or Convert Earth's volume to stere.
How to Convert Stere to Earth's Volume
1 st = 9.23361034164358e-22 Earth
Example: convert 15 st to Earth:
15 st = 15 × 9.23361034164358e-22 Earth = 1.38504155124654e-20 Earth
Stere to Earth's Volume 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.
Earth's Volume
Earth's volume is a unit of measurement representing the volume of the planet Earth, approximately 1.08321 × 10^12 cubic kilometers.
History/Origin
The concept of measuring Earth's volume has been developed through geophysical and astronomical studies, with early estimates refined through satellite data and seismic measurements in the 20th century.
Current Use
Earth's volume is primarily used as a reference in scientific contexts, such as planetary science and geophysics, and is not commonly used as a practical measurement unit in everyday applications.