Convert Bushel (UK) to Pint dry (US)
Please provide values below to convert Bushel (UK) [bu (UK)] to Pint dry (US) [pt dry], or Convert Pint dry (US) to Bushel (UK).
How to Convert Bushel (Uk) to Pint Dry (Us)
1 bu (UK) = 66.0516315781785 pt dry
Example: convert 15 bu (UK) to pt dry:
15 bu (UK) = 15 × 66.0516315781785 pt dry = 990.774473672678 pt dry
Bushel (Uk) to Pint Dry (Us) Conversion Table
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Bushel (Uk)
A bushel (UK) is a unit of volume used for dry commodities, primarily grains and produce, equal to 8 imperial gallons or approximately 36.37 liters.
History/Origin
The bushel has origins in medieval England, historically used as a measure for agricultural produce. Its size varied regionally until standardized in the UK, where it was defined as 8 imperial gallons in 1824, aligning with the imperial system of measurement.
Current Use
Today, the UK bushel is primarily used in agricultural contexts and for historical or traditional purposes. It is less common in official trade, having been largely replaced by metric units, but remains relevant in certain sectors and for historical reference.
Pint Dry (Us)
A pint dry (US) is a unit of volume used to measure dry commodities, equivalent to 1/8 of a US dry gallon, or approximately 33.6 cubic inches (550.61 milliliters).
History/Origin
The pint dry originated in the United States as a customary unit for measuring dry goods, historically used in agriculture and trade. It has been standardized in the US customary system but is less common today due to the adoption of metric measurements.
Current Use
The pint dry (US) is primarily used in specific contexts such as agricultural, food industry, and historical references. It is part of volume conversions within the 'Volume - Dry' category but is rarely used in everyday measurements today.