Dry Volume Converter
Convert between dry volume units for agriculture, trade, and historical measurements.
How Dry Volume Conversion Works
All dry volume conversions use the liter [L] as the base unit:
Example: 1 bu (US) × 35.2391 = 35.2391 L
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| Unit | Symbol | Equals (in L) | Used In |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bushel (US) | bu | 35.2391 | 🌾 Agriculture |
| Bushel (UK) | bu | 36.3687 | 🌾 UK Agriculture |
| Peck (US) | pk | 8.80977 | 📏 Trade |
| Dry Quart (US) | qt | 1.10122 | 📏 Measuring |
| Dry Pint (US) | pt | 0.55061 | 📏 Measuring |
| Liter | L | 1 | 🌍 Worldwide |
| Cubic Foot | ft³ | 28.3168 | 📦 Industry |
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How This Converter Works
This dry volume converter uses the liter [L] as the base unit for all conversions.
Step 1: Convert input value to liters using the "From" unit factor
Step 2: Convert liters to the "To" unit using the target unit factor
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- • This tool is for informational purposes only
- • Results should not be used for legal or certified measurements
- • Always verify critical calculations with official sources
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References
- BIPM SI Brochure – International System of Units
- NIST Special Publication 811 – Guide to SI Units
- ISO 80000-1 – Quantities and Units
References were selected from recognized standards organizations and are reviewed periodically for accuracy.
Editorial Process
The CalculatorKits editorial team reviews this tool periodically.
- Conversion formula accuracy
- Unit definitions and standards
- User guidance and clarity
- Educational content
Last reviewed: July 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Enter a value, select the "From" and "To" units, and the result appears instantly.
We support bushels, pecks, dry quarts, dry pints, dry gallons, cubic feet, liters, and Biblical units.
Yes, it uses standard SI conversion factors and is accurate for all supported units.
1 US bushel = 35.2391 liters. 1 UK bushel = 36.3687 liters.
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📍 Dry Volume Converter — For educational and informational use only
Volume Dry Converter: Convert Bushels, Pecks, Dry Quarts, Liters and More
Dry volume measurements can become surprisingly confusing when you move between bushels, pecks, dry quarts, dry pints, liters and cubic units. The problem becomes even more noticeable when measurements come from different countries or from older agricultural and historical sources.
A Volume Dry Converter makes these conversions much easier. Instead of searching through conversion tables or calculating each factor manually, you can enter a value, select the starting unit and choose the unit you want.
The CalculatorKits Volume Dry Converter supports more than 20 dry volume units, including US and UK bushels, pecks, dry quarts, dry pints, liters, cubic feet and historical measurements. The calculator uses the liter as its internal base unit and provides instant results in the browser.
This guide explains how dry volume conversion works, how many liters are in a bushel, how bushels relate to pecks and dry quarts, why dry volume differs from liquid volume, and how to avoid common conversion mistakes.
Quick Answer
If you need to convert a dry volume measurement, the quickest option is to use the CalculatorKits Volume Dry Converter.
Some of the most useful dry volume relationships are:
| Conversion | Equivalent |
|---|---|
| 1 US bushel | 35.2391 L |
| 1 UK bushel | 36.3687 L |
| 1 US bushel | 4 US pecks |
| 1 US peck | 8 US dry quarts |
| 1 US bushel | 32 US dry quarts |
| 1 US dry quart | 2 US dry pints |
| 1 US dry gallon | 4 US dry quarts |
| 1 cubic foot | 28.3168 L |
| 1 cubic yard | 27 cubic feet |
NIST’s current Handbook 44 dry volume table gives the exact relationships among US dry pints, dry quarts, pecks and bushels, including 1 bushel = 4 pecks = 32 dry quarts = 64 dry pints.
What Is a Dry Volume Converter?
A dry volume converter changes a measurement for dry goods from one volume unit into another.
Dry volume is traditionally associated with things such as:
- Grain
- Seeds
- Fruits and vegetables
- Agricultural commodities
- Food ingredients
- Historical quantities of grain
- Dry storage measurements
The important word is dry.
A dry volume unit should not automatically be treated as the same thing as a liquid volume unit with a similar name.
For example, a US dry quart is not the same measurement as a US liquid quart.
This distinction is one of the main reasons a dedicated dry volume converter is useful.
Use the CalculatorKits Volume Dry Converter
For a quick conversion, go directly to the CalculatorKits Volume Dry Converter.
The tool is designed around a simple From and To conversion workflow. It supports common agricultural units as well as metric, cubic and historical measurements.
You can use it for conversions such as:
Bushels → Liters
Liters → Bushels
Bushels → Pecks
Pecks → Bushels
Dry Quarts → Liters
Liters → Dry Quarts
Cubic Feet → Liters
Liters → Cubic Feet
UK Bushels → Liters
The tool also includes searchable units and common conversion presets.
How to Use the Volume Dry Converter
Using the calculator takes only a few steps.
Step 1: Enter your value
Enter the amount you want to convert.
For example:
10
Step 2: Choose the From unit
Select the unit used by your original measurement.
For example:
Bushel (US)
Step 3: Choose the To unit
Select the unit you need for the answer.
For example:
Liter
Step 4: Read the result
The calculator immediately provides the converted value.
For example:
10 US bushels = 352.391 liters
The CalculatorKits converter uses the liter as its common base unit and applies the appropriate conversion factors before producing the final result.
What Is Dry Volume?
Dry volume measures the amount of space occupied by a dry commodity.
Historically, dry measures were particularly important in agriculture because farmers and traders needed standardized ways to measure grains and other products.
A bushel is one of the best known examples.
Dry volume is different from mass. A bushel tells you how much space a commodity occupies, while kilograms or pounds tell you how much mass it has.
This distinction matters because the same volume can contain different masses depending on the material.
For example, a bushel of wheat and a bushel of another agricultural product can have different weights.
If you need to convert between kilograms, pounds, grams and other mass units, use the Weight and Mass Converter.
US Bushel to Liters
One of the most common searches involving dry volume is:
How many liters are in a bushel?
For a US bushel:
1 US bushel = 35.2391 liters
Therefore:
2 US bushels = 70.4782 liters
5 US bushels = 176.1955 liters
10 US bushels = 352.391 liters
100 US bushels = 3,523.91 liters
The CalculatorKits tool uses 35.2391 L for one US bushel. NIST’s dry volume tables give the corresponding relationship as approximately 35.239070 L.
US Bushels to Liters Formula
The formula is:
Liters = US bushels × 35.2391
For example:
25 × 35.2391 = 880.9775 L
Therefore:
25 US bushels = 880.9775 liters
Liters to US Bushels
To convert liters back into US bushels, divide by 35.2391.
US bushels = liters ÷ 35.2391
For example:
1,000 ÷ 35.2391 ≈ 28.3776 bushels
Therefore:
1,000 liters ≈ 28.38 US bushels
This reverse calculation is particularly useful when an agricultural storage or production figure is provided in liters but needs to be expressed in bushels.
UK Bushel vs US Bushel
One of the most important things to check before converting a bushel is whether the measurement is US or UK.
They are not the same size.
The CalculatorKits converter lists:
1 US bushel = 35.2391 L
1 UK bushel = 36.3687 L
That means a statement such as “50 bushels” is incomplete if the measurement system is not known.
For example:
50 US bushels = 1,761.955 L
while:
50 UK bushels = 1,818.435 L
The difference becomes significant as the quantity increases.
Always identify the bushel standard before converting an agricultural or historical measurement.
Bushel, Peck and Dry Quart Relationship
US dry volume units have a straightforward hierarchy.
1 bushel = 4 pecks
1 peck = 8 dry quarts
Therefore:
1 bushel = 32 dry quarts
NIST’s dry volume table also gives:
1 bushel = 64 dry pints
and:
1 dry quart = 2 dry pints.
This makes it possible to move between these units without converting through liters.
Example
Suppose you have:
3 bushels
Convert bushels to pecks:
3 × 4 = 12 pecks
Convert bushels to dry quarts:
3 × 32 = 96 dry quarts
Convert bushels to dry pints:
3 × 64 = 192 dry pints
Peck to Liters
A US peck is another common dry volume unit.
The relationship is:
1 US peck = 8.80977 liters
Therefore:
2 pecks = 17.61954 liters
5 pecks = 44.04885 liters
10 pecks = 88.0977 liters
The NIST dry volume table gives approximately 8.809768 L per US peck.
Peck to Bushel
Because:
1 bushel = 4 pecks
the formula is:
Bushels = pecks ÷ 4
For example:
20 pecks ÷ 4 = 5 bushels
Therefore:
20 pecks = 5 bushels
Dry Quart to Liters
A US dry quart is another useful conversion.
The CalculatorKits tool uses approximately:
1 US dry quart = 1.10122 liters
Therefore:
5 dry quarts ≈ 5.5061 liters
10 dry quarts ≈ 11.0122 liters
32 dry quarts ≈ 35.2391 liters
That final relationship corresponds to one US bushel.
NIST’s table gives 1 dry quart as approximately 1.1012218 liters.
Dry Pint to Liters
A US dry pint is half of a US dry quart.
Therefore:
1 US dry pint ≈ 0.55061 liters
Since:
1 dry quart = 2 dry pints
you can also calculate:
0.55061 × 2 ≈ 1.10122 L
This is useful when working with older recipes, agricultural references or traditional measurements.
Dry Volume Conversion Table
Here are several useful reference values:
| Dry Volume Unit | Equivalent |
|---|---|
| 1 US dry pint | ≈ 0.55061 L |
| 1 US dry quart | ≈ 1.10122 L |
| 1 US peck | ≈ 8.80977 L |
| 1 US bushel | ≈ 35.2391 L |
| 1 UK bushel | ≈ 36.3687 L |
| 1 cubic foot | ≈ 28.3168 L |
| 1 cubic yard | ≈ 764.555 L |
| 1 liter | ≈ 0.0283776 US bushels |
| 1 cubic meter | 1,000 L |
NIST provides standardized dry volume relationships, including conversions among dry pints, dry quarts, pecks, bushels, cubic feet, liters and cubic meters.
Dry Volume vs Liquid Volume
This is one of the most important concepts to understand.
Dry volume is traditionally used for dry commodities.
Liquid volume is used for fluids.
The two systems can contain units with similar names, but that does not mean the units have identical values.
For example:
US dry quart ≠ US liquid quart
If you are converting gallons, quarts, cups or fluid ounces for beverages or other liquids, use the Volume Converter rather than assuming the dry volume system applies.
This distinction can prevent substantial errors in recipes, agricultural calculations and measurement records.
Dry Volume and Cubic Units
Dry volume can also be expressed using cubic units.
For example:
1 cubic foot = 28.3168 liters
and:
1 cubic yard = 27 cubic feet
Therefore:
1 cubic yard = 764.555 liters approximately
NIST’s tables connect cubic inches and cubic feet with dry pints, dry quarts, pecks, bushels, liters and cubic meters.
Cubic units are especially useful when dry goods are being considered as part of a physical storage space.
For example, a storage container might be described in cubic feet while an agricultural quantity is reported in bushels.
The converter helps bridge those measurement systems.
How to Convert Bushels to Liters
If you want to calculate a bushel conversion manually, the basic process is simple.
For US bushels:
Liters = Bushels × 35.2391
Example: 100 Bushels
100 × 35.2391 = 3,523.91
Therefore:
100 US bushels = 3,523.91 liters
The same calculation can be performed instantly using the Volume Dry Converter.
How to Convert Liters to Bushels
For US bushels:
US bushels = Liters ÷ 35.2391
Example: 5,000 Liters
5,000 ÷ 35.2391 ≈ 141.89
Therefore:
5,000 liters ≈ 141.89 US bushels
For large agricultural quantities, using the calculator reduces the risk of entering the wrong conversion factor.
How to Convert Bushels to Pecks
Because:
1 bushel = 4 pecks
the formula is:
Pecks = Bushels × 4
For example:
25 bushels × 4 = 100 pecks
Therefore:
25 bushels = 100 pecks
How to Convert Pecks to Bushels
The reverse formula is:
Bushels = Pecks ÷ 4
For example:
60 pecks ÷ 4 = 15 bushels
Therefore:
60 pecks = 15 bushels
Dry Volume in Agriculture
Dry volume has a strong connection with agriculture.
Farmers, grain handlers and agricultural traders may encounter bushels when working with crops such as grains, corn, wheat and other commodities.
However, it is important to distinguish between volume and mass.
A bushel describes a volume, but agricultural commodities are also commonly traded or reported by weight.
The mass contained within a particular volume depends on the material and its characteristics.
Therefore, you should not assume that:
1 bushel = a fixed number of kilograms
for every commodity.
If a calculation requires a mass conversion, use an appropriate density or commodity specific standard and then convert the resulting mass using the Weight and Mass Converter.
Dry Volume in Historical Measurements
Dry volume units also appear frequently in historical documents.
Old agricultural records, religious texts, historical trade documents and archaeological research can contain units such as bushels, pecks and traditional measures.
Some CalculatorKits dry volume options also include historical or Biblical units.
Historical conversion requires extra care because a unit’s value can depend on the period and region in which it was used.
If you are interpreting an old document, do not assume that every historical unit has one universally applicable modern value.
The CalculatorKits converter is useful for standardized conversions, but historical research may require checking the original source and period.
Common Dry Volume Conversion Mistakes
Mistake 1: Confusing dry and liquid quarts
A dry quart and liquid quart are different measurements.
Always check whether the measurement refers to dry goods or liquids.
Mistake 2: Ignoring US and UK bushels
US and UK bushels are different sizes.
Always identify the standard before converting.
Mistake 3: Confusing volume with mass
A bushel measures volume, not weight.
Do not convert bushels directly to kilograms without knowing the commodity and appropriate density or official trade conversion.
Mistake 4: Assuming a historical unit has one fixed value
Historical measurements can vary by region and period.
Check the context before interpreting an old measurement.
Mistake 5: Rounding too early
If you are converting a large quantity, rounding the conversion factor too early can introduce unnecessary error.
Keep sufficient precision throughout the calculation and round the final result.
Mistake 6: Using a liquid volume calculator
A standard volume calculator may be designed primarily around liquid measurements.
For bushels, pecks and dry quarts, use a dedicated Volume Dry Converter.
Accuracy of the CalculatorKits Volume Dry Converter
The CalculatorKits tool uses the liter as its internal base unit and applies conversion factors to move from the original unit to liters and then to the requested unit. The page states that the calculator avoids rounding until the final display and uses high precision calculations.
The underlying dry volume relationships are also documented by NIST. Its current Handbook 44 tables identify exact relationships among US dry pints, dry quarts, pecks and bushels and provide corresponding relationships with liters and cubic units.
For everyday calculations, education, planning and general agricultural reference, this provides a convenient way to handle dry volume conversions.
For legal trade, certified measurement or regulated transactions, verify the applicable official measurement standard before relying on a converted value.
Why the Liter Works as a Useful Base Unit
The CalculatorKits converter uses the liter as its internal base unit.
This makes the conversion process easier to organize.
For example:
US bushel → liters → target unit
Suppose you want to convert 10 US bushels to dry quarts.
First:
10 bushels × 35.2391 ≈ 352.391 L
The system then converts that standardized value into the requested dry quart unit.
The broader SI system provides standardized relationships between liters, cubic meters and other metric volume units. NIST states that 1 liter equals 1 cubic decimeter and that 1,000 liters equals 1 cubic meter.
Liters, Cubic Meters and Dry Volume
The liter is widely used for volume measurements, while the cubic metre is the SI derived unit for volume.
The relationship is:
1 L = 0.001 m³
and:
1 m³ = 1,000 L
NIST confirms these relationships in its SI volume guidance.
This becomes useful when comparing agricultural dry volume with industrial storage measurements.
For example:
1 US bushel ≈ 35.2391 L
Therefore:
1 US bushel ≈ 0.0352391 m³
This allows dry volume measurements to be compared with storage capacities expressed in cubic meters.
Who Should Use a Dry Volume Converter?
A dedicated dry volume calculator can be useful for:
- Farmers working with agricultural quantities
- Grain and commodity professionals
- Food storage planners
- Students studying traditional measurement systems
- Researchers interpreting historical documents
- Teachers preparing measurement examples
- Traders working with standardized commodity quantities
- Anyone converting bushels, pecks or dry quarts into metric units
Four Related CalculatorKits Tools
If your work involves multiple types of measurements, these four CalculatorKits tools can complement the Volume Dry Converter:
- Volume Converter for liters, gallons, milliliters, cups, quarts and other general volume units.
- Weight and Mass Converter for kilograms, pounds, grams, ounces, tons and other mass units.
- Area Converter for acres, hectares, square feet, square meters and other area measurements.
- Length Converter for feet, meters, inches, miles, kilometers and other length units.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many liters are in 1 US bushel?
1 US bushel = approximately 35.2391 liters. NIST’s corresponding dry volume table gives approximately 35.239070 liters.
How many liters are in 1 UK bushel?
The CalculatorKits converter uses:
1 UK bushel = approximately 36.3687 liters.
How many pecks are in a bushel?
1 US bushel = 4 US pecks.
How many dry quarts are in a bushel?
1 US bushel = 32 US dry quarts.
How many dry pints are in a bushel?
1 US bushel = 64 US dry pints.
How many liters are in a US peck?
1 US peck ≈ 8.80977 liters.
How many liters are in a dry quart?
1 US dry quart ≈ 1.10122 liters.
Is a dry quart the same as a liquid quart?
No. Dry and liquid volume systems use different measurements. You should not substitute one for the other.
Is a bushel a unit of weight?
No. A bushel is fundamentally a unit of volume. The weight or mass of material contained in a bushel depends on what material is being measured.
Can I convert bushels directly to kilograms?
Not reliably without additional information. You need to know the commodity and the applicable mass per bushel or density.
What is the difference between dry volume and regular volume?
Dry volume is traditionally used for dry commodities such as grains and produce, while liquid volume is used for fluids. Some unit names may look similar but have different values.
Can I convert dry volume to cubic feet?
Yes. The CalculatorKits Volume Dry Converter supports cubic units, including cubic feet. One cubic foot is approximately 28.3168 liters.
Is the CalculatorKits Volume Dry Converter free?
Yes. The tool is available without registration and performs conversions directly in the browser.
Can I use the converter on a phone?
Yes. The calculator is browser based and can be used on modern desktop and mobile browsers.
Is the calculator suitable for certified measurements?
The tool is intended for informational and practical conversion purposes. For legal, certified or regulated measurements, verify the applicable official standard before using the result.
Key Takeaways
Dry volume conversion becomes much easier once you understand the relationship between the major units.
- 1 US bushel = approximately 35.2391 liters.
- 1 UK bushel = approximately 36.3687 liters.
- 1 US bushel = 4 pecks.
- 1 US peck = 8 dry quarts.
- 1 US bushel = 32 dry quarts.
- 1 US bushel = 64 dry pints.
- 1 US dry quart ≈ 1.10122 liters.
- 1 US peck ≈ 8.80977 liters.
- Dry volume is different from liquid volume.
- A bushel measures volume, not mass.
- US and UK bushels are different sizes.
- Historical dry volume units may require additional context.
If you regularly need to convert bushels, pecks, dry quarts, liters or cubic units, the CalculatorKits Volume Dry Converter provides a fast way to get the result without manually searching through conversion tables.
References
- NIST Handbook 44, Appendix C: General Tables of Units of Measurement
- NIST: SI Units of Volume
- BIPM: The International System of Units
- BIPM: SI Brochure
Written and reviewed by the CalculatorKits Editorial Team
Last Updated: September 10, 2026