Stere

Stere (Gr. stereos, 'solid'), the name given to the unit of cubic measure in the French metrical system. It is a cubic Mètre (q.v.), and equivalent to 35.3156 English cubic feet. The decastère is equal to 10 steres, and the decistère to the tenth part of a stere. This measure is much used for wood, especially firewood.