The Bushel (bu) in Volume

What is Bushel (bu)

The bushel (bu) is a unit of volume that is commonly used in agriculture and trade, specifically for measuring dry volume quantities of grains, fruits, and vegetables. One bushel is defined as equivalent to exactly 35.2391 liters (or 36.36872 liters) in many contexts. It is primarily utilized in the United States and several other countries for various commodities, providing a standard measure to simplify trade relationships.

The bushel has roots that can be traced back to the Middle Ages and has evolved over time. It is ideal for gauging large quantities of products like corn, wheat, apples, and more. By using a consistent measure, merchants and farmers can better understand volumes and ensure fair trading practices.

Common conversion values

The following table shows common conversion values for one bushel (bu):

• 1 (bu)=0.3636872 (hL)
• 1 (bu)=3.636872 (daL)
• 1 (bu)=36.36872 (L)
• 1 (bu)=363.6872 (dL)
• 1 (bu)=3636.872 (cL)
• 1 (bu)=36368.72 (mL)
• 1 (bu)=0.2287524 (bbl (oil))
• 1 (bu)=0.3050032 (bbl (US))
• 1 (bu)=0.2222222 (bbl (UK))
• 1 (bu)=2 (bkt)
• 1 (bu)=4 (pk)
• 1 (bu)=8 (gal (UK))
• 1 (bu)=9.607599 (gal liq (US))
• 1 (bu)=8.256454 (gal dry (US))
• 1 (bu)=38.4304 (qt (US))
• 1 (bu)=32 (qt (UK))
• 1 (bu)=76.8608 (pt (US))
• 1 (bu)=63.99999 (pt (UK))
• 1 (bu)=145.4749 (cup)
• 1 (bu)=153.7216 (cup (US))
• 1 (bu)=128 (cup (UK))
• 1 (bu)=2424.581 (tbsp)
• 1 (bu)=2047.996 (tbsp (UK))
• 1 (bu)=2459.54 (tbsp (US))
• 1 (bu)=7273.744 (tsp)
• 1 (bu)=7378.669 (tsp (US))
• 1 (bu)=6143.988 (tsp (UK))
• 1 (bu)=3689.334 (dsp (US))
• 1 (bu)=3071.994 (dsp (UK))
• 1 (bu)=307.4432 (gi (US))
• 1 (bu)=256 (gi (UK))
• 1 (bu)=1280 (fl oz (UK))
• 1 (bu)=1229.773 (fl oz (US))
• 1 (bu)=10240 (fl dr)
• 1 (bu)=30720 (fl s)
• 1 (bu)=368640 (gtt)
• 1 (bu)=727374.4 (gtt)
• 1 (bu)=590290.9 (min (US))
• 1 (bu)=614400 (min (UK))
• 1 (bu)=0.00000000003636872 (km³)
• 1 (bu)=0.00000003636872 (hm³)
• 1 (bu)=0.00003636872 (dam³)
• 1 (bu)=0.03636872 (m³)
• 1 (bu)=36.36872 (dm³)
• 1 (bu)=36368.72 (cm³)
• 1 (bu)=36368720 (mm³)
• 1 (bu)=36368720000000000 (µm³)
• 1 (bu)=36368720000000000000000000 (nm³)
• 1 (bu)=0.00000000000872532 (mi³)
• 1 (bu)=0.04756849 (yd³)
• 1 (bu)=1.284349 (ft³)
• 1 (bu)=2219.355 (in³)