Convert Bushel (US) to Bushel (UK)
Please provide values below to convert Bushel (US) [bu (US)] to Bushel (UK) [bu (UK)], or Convert Bushel (UK) to Bushel (US).
How to Convert Bushel (Us) to Bushel (Uk)
1 bu (US) = 0.968938971921475 bu (UK)
Example: convert 15 bu (US) to bu (UK):
15 bu (US) = 15 × 0.968938971921475 bu (UK) = 14.5340845788221 bu (UK)
Bushel (Us) to Bushel (Uk) Conversion Table
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Bushel (Us)
A bushel (US) is a unit of volume used primarily for dry commodities, equivalent to 8 gallons or approximately 35.24 liters.
History/Origin
The bushel has origins in medieval England, where it was used as a measure of capacity for grains and other dry goods. It was standardized in the United States in the 19th century to facilitate trade and measurement consistency.
Current Use
The bushel (US) is widely used in agriculture and food industries to measure quantities of crops such as wheat, corn, and soybeans, and is also used in trade and commodity markets.
Bushel (Uk)
A bushel (UK) is a unit of volume used for dry commodities, primarily grains and produce, equal to 8 imperial gallons or approximately 36.37 liters.
History/Origin
The bushel has origins in medieval England, historically used as a measure for agricultural produce. Its size varied regionally until standardized in the UK, where it was defined as 8 imperial gallons in 1824, aligning with the imperial system of measurement.
Current Use
Today, the UK bushel is primarily used in agricultural contexts and for historical or traditional purposes. It is less common in official trade, having been largely replaced by metric units, but remains relevant in certain sectors and for historical reference.