Convert US bushels to liters easily.
1 bu x 35.2391 = 35.2391 L
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Ever found yourself staring at a recipe calling for 2 bushels of apples, while your measuring cups only show liters? Or maybe you're analyzing grain shipment data where the buyer uses metric units? That's where our US bushels to liters converter becomes your kitchen companion or field office hero. Let's peel back the husk on these units and make conversions as easy as shucking corn.
Unit definitions
What is a US bushel (bu)?
- Description: A dry volume unit primarily used in US agriculture
- Symbol: bu
- Common uses: Measuring crops like corn, wheat, and apples
- Definition: Exactly 2,150.42 cubic inches or 35.2391 liters
What is a liter (L)?
- Description: The standard metric unit for volume
- Symbol: L
- Common uses: Worldwide liquid and dry measurements
- Definition: 1 cubic decimeter (10cm × 10cm × 10cm)
Conversion formula
The magic equation connecting these units: Liters = US bushels × 35.2391
Need to go the other way? Flip it: US bushels = Liters ÷ 35.2391
Example calculations
- Converting 3 bushels of oats to liters:
3 bu × 35.2391 = 105.7173 L
(That's about 106 liters when rounded) - A European recipe needs 50 liters of barley – how many bushels?
50 L ÷ 35.2391 ≈ 1.4193 bu
(Practically 1.42 bushels)
Conversion tables
US bushels to liters
| Bushels | Liters |
|---|---|
| 1 | 35.2391 |
| 2 | 70.4782 |
| 3 | 105.7173 |
| 4 | 140.9564 |
| 5 | 176.1955 |
| 6 | 211.4346 |
| 7 | 246.6737 |
| 8 | 281.9128 |
| 9 | 317.1519 |
| 10 | 352.391 |
Liters to US bushels
| Liters | US Bushels |
|---|---|
| 10 | 0.2838 |
| 20 | 0.5676 |
| 30 | 0.8514 |
| 40 | 1.1352 |
| 50 | 1.4193 |
| 60 | 1.7031 |
| 70 | 1.9869 |
| 80 | 2.2707 |
| 90 | 2.5545 |
| 100 | 2.8383 |
Historical background
The bushels story begins in medieval England, where it was defined as teh volume of 8 gallons of wheat. When the US standardized its measurements in the 19th century, they tweaked the gallon definition, creating the distinct "US bushel" we use today. Liters entered the scene during the French Revolution as part of the metric system's rational approach to measurements. Fun fact: the original liter was slightly larger than today's version – they refined it in 1964 to match exactly 1 cubic decimeter.
Interesting facts?
- A bushel of apples weighs about 42 pounds, while a bushel of corn is 56 pounds – same volume, different densities!
- The abbreviation "bu" comes from the Latin "busellus," meaning "little box"
- 1 liter of water weighs exactly 1 kilogram at 4°C – a neat metric system harmony
- US farmers still report crop yields in bushels per acre, while international buyers often request liter/hectare data
- The metric system's decimal nature makes liter conversions 10x easier than bushel math
FAQ
Liters are metric units used globally, while bushels are primarily used in US agriculture. Converting helps international trade and recipe standardization.
No! A US bushel equals about 35.2391 liters, while an imperial (UK) bushel is 36.3687 liters. Always check which system you're using.
Bushels measure dry volume, so they're not ideal for liquids. Use gallons or liters directly for liquid measurements.
Our tool uses the standard 1 US bushel = 35.2391 liters ratio, precise for most agricultural and commercial purposes.
Mainly the US. Most countries switched entirely to metric units, though you might find historical references in Commonwealth nations.