Volume - Dry Converter
Convert dry volume units such as bushels, pecks and dry quarts, used for grains and agricultural produce.
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Quick answer
Dry volume measures bulk goods such as grain and produce, and its units are distinct from liquid measure despite sharing names. One US bushel is 35.24 litres and one US dry quart is 1.101 litres, noticeably larger than the 0.946-litre liquid quart. The imperial bushel is 36.37 litres, about 3% larger than the US one.
| Cubic metre (m³) | 1 |
| Litre (L) | 1000 |
| Bushel (US) (bu) | 28.37759339 |
| Peck (US) (pk) | 113.5103736 |
| Dry quart (US) (qt) | 908.0830195 |
| Dry pint (US) (pt) | 1816.165874 |
| Bushel (UK) (bu (UK)) | 27.49615604 |
| Peck (UK) (pk (UK)) | 109.9846241 |
About the Volume - Dry Converter
Dry volume units measure the bulk of dry goods such as grains, fruit and vegetables. They include bushels, pecks and dry quarts and pints, which differ from the liquid measures of the same name.
This converter is mainly used in agriculture and trade, where produce is often sold by dry volume rather than weight.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is dry volume different from liquid volume?
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Dry and liquid measures with the same name are not equal. A US dry pint is larger than a US liquid pint, so the two systems are kept separate.
How big is a bushel?
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A US bushel is about 35.24 litres, while a UK bushel is about 36.37 litres.
What is a peck?
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A peck is one quarter of a bushel, about 8.81 litres in the US system.