Peck (UK) to Bushel (US) Conversion

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

From Peck (UK)

pk (UK)

To Bushel (US)

bu (US)

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

Conversion Formula

1 pk (UK) = 0.258 bu (US)

1 bu (US) = 3.876 pk (UK)

Example

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

15 pk (UK) = 15 × 0.258 bu (US) = 3.87 bu (US)

Unit Information

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

Peck (UK)

pk (UK)

Definition

The UK peck is a unit of dry volume measurement in the British imperial system, slightly larger than the US peck. It is used for measuring dry agricultural commodities and represents a traditional British measurement standard for dry goods.

History/Origin

The UK peck was established as part of the British imperial system, based on traditional British measurement standards. It became standardized for agricultural trade and storage calculations in the United Kingdom and Commonwealth countries.

Current Use

Used in UK agriculture for measuring grains, fruits, and other dry commodities. Important for agricultural storage and trade calculations in British markets. Still referenced in some agricultural contracts and traditional British measurements.

Multiplier

9.092

Offset

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