Convert Peck (UK) to Bushel (US)
Please provide values below to convert Peck (UK) [pk (UK)] to Bushel (US) [bu (US)], or Convert Bushel (US) to Peck (UK).
How to Convert Peck (Uk) to Bushel (Us)
1 pk (UK) = 0.258014185872029 bu (US)
Example: convert 15 pk (UK) to bu (US):
15 pk (UK) = 15 × 0.258014185872029 bu (US) = 3.87021278808043 bu (US)
Peck (Uk) to Bushel (Us) Conversion Table
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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Today, the peck is largely obsolete in everyday measurement but is still used in some agricultural contexts and for historical reference, particularly in the UK and in traditional recipes.
Bushel (Us)
A bushel (US) is a unit of volume used primarily for dry commodities, equivalent to 8 gallons or approximately 35.24 liters.
History/Origin
The bushel has origins in medieval England, where it was used as a measure of capacity for grains and other dry goods. It was standardized in the United States in the 19th century to facilitate trade and measurement consistency.
Current Use
The bushel (US) is widely used in agriculture and food industries to measure quantities of crops such as wheat, corn, and soybeans, and is also used in trade and commodity markets.