Convert Pint dry (US) to Peck (UK)
Please provide values below to convert Pint dry (US) [pt dry] to Peck (UK) [pk (UK)], or Convert Peck (UK) to Pint dry (US).
How to Convert Pint Dry (Us) to Peck (Uk)
1 pt dry = 0.0605586857497322 pk (UK)
Example: convert 15 pt dry to pk (UK):
15 pt dry = 15 × 0.0605586857497322 pk (UK) = 0.908380286245983 pk (UK)
Pint Dry (Us) to Peck (Uk) Conversion Table
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Pint Dry (Us)
A pint dry (US) is a unit of volume used to measure dry commodities, equivalent to 1/8 of a US dry gallon, or approximately 33.6 cubic inches (550.61 milliliters).
History/Origin
The pint dry originated in the United States as a customary unit for measuring dry goods, historically used in agriculture and trade. It has been standardized in the US customary system but is less common today due to the adoption of metric measurements.
Current Use
The pint dry (US) is primarily used in specific contexts such as agricultural, food industry, and historical references. It is part of volume conversions within the 'Volume - Dry' category but is rarely used in everyday measurements today.
Peck (Uk)
A peck (UK) is a unit of dry volume measurement equal to 8 quarts or approximately 9 liters.
History/Origin
The peck has origins in medieval England and was traditionally used for measuring dry commodities like grains and produce. It was part of the imperial system of units and has been used since the 19th century.
Current Use
Today, the peck is largely obsolete in everyday measurement but is still used in some agricultural contexts and for historical reference, particularly in the UK and in traditional recipes.