Convert Pint dry (US) to Bushel (US)
Please provide values below to convert Pint dry (US) [pt dry] to Bushel (US) [bu (US)], or Convert Bushel (US) to Pint dry (US).
How to Convert Pint Dry (Us) to Bushel (Us)
1 pt dry = 0.0156250000011972 bu (US)
Example: convert 15 pt dry to bu (US):
15 pt dry = 15 × 0.0156250000011972 bu (US) = 0.234375000017958 bu (US)
Pint Dry (Us) to Bushel (Us) Conversion Table
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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The pint dry (US) is primarily used in specific contexts such as agricultural, food industry, and historical references.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.
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.