Convert Peck (US) to Bushel (UK)
Please provide values below to convert Peck (US) [pk (US)] to Bushel (UK) [bu (UK)], or Convert Bushel (UK) to Peck (US).
How to Convert Peck (Us) to Bushel (Uk)
1 pk (US) = 0.242234742979681 bu (UK)
Example: convert 15 pk (US) to bu (UK):
15 pk (US) = 15 × 0.242234742979681 bu (UK) = 3.63352114469522 bu (UK)
Peck (Us) to Bushel (Uk) Conversion Table
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Peck (Us)
A peck (US) is a unit of dry volume measurement equal to 8 dry quarts or approximately 9 liters.
History/Origin
The peck originated in England and was adopted in the United States as a standard dry volume unit. It was historically used in agriculture and food measurement, especially for produce and grains.
Current Use
Today, the peck is primarily used in the United States for measuring produce and agricultural products, often in farming and food retail contexts, though it is largely replaced by metric units in most applications.
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common in official trade, having been largely replaced by metric units, but remains relevant in certain sectors and for historical reference.