Bushel (US) to Peck (US) Conversion

Convert between Bushel (US) and Peck (US) quickly and accurately.

From Bushel (US)

bu (US)

To Peck (US)

pk (US)

How to Convert Bushel (US) to Peck (US)

Conversion Formula

1 bu (US) = 4 pk (US)

1 pk (US) = 0.25 bu (US)

Example

Convert 15 bu (US) to pk (US):

15 bu (US) = 15 × 4 pk (US) = 60 pk (US)

Unit Information

Learn about the volume - dry units you're converting between

Bushel (US)

bu (US)

Definition

The US bushel is a unit of dry volume measurement in the US customary system, equal to 4 pecks or 32 dry quarts. It is the standard unit for measuring agricultural commodities and represents a significant volume for agricultural trade and storage.

History/Origin

The US bushel was established as part of the US customary system, originally based on the capacity of containers used for measuring agricultural commodities. It became the standard unit for agricultural trade and commodity pricing.

Current Use

Widely used in US agriculture for measuring grains, fruits, and other agricultural commodities. Essential for agricultural trade, storage calculations, and commodity pricing. Standard unit for agricultural market transactions.

Multiplier

35.239

Offset

Peck (US)

pk (US)

Definition

The US peck is a unit of dry volume measurement in the US customary system, equal to 8 dry quarts or 16 dry pints. It is commonly used for measuring agricultural commodities and represents a standard container size for dry goods.

History/Origin

The peck was established as part of the US customary system, originally based on the capacity of containers used for measuring dry agricultural commodities. It became standardized for agricultural trade and storage calculations.

Current Use

Used in US agriculture for measuring grains, fruits, and other dry commodities. Important for agricultural storage, transportation, and trade calculations. Still used in some agricultural markets and storage facilities.

Multiplier

8.81

Offset