Convert Bushels to Cubic Feet
Convert Bushels (bu) to Cubic Feet (ft³) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
ft³ = bu × 1.244456019
About Bushels
A US bushel (bu) is a dry volume unit equal to 4 pecks or 8 dry gallons - approximately 35.239 liters. It is the primary unit for measuring and trading dry agricultural commodities in the United States: wheat, corn, soybeans, oats, and barley are all priced and traded globally in bushels on commodity exchanges like the Chicago Board of Trade. An acre of wheat typically yields 40-60 bushels; a standard grain truck holds 800-1000 bushels. The US bushel (35.24 L) differs slightly from the UK bushel (36.37 L). Commodity market prices per bushel directly affect global food prices.
About Cubic Feet
A cubic foot (ft³) is the volume of a cube with sides of one foot (30.48 cm), equal to approximately 28.317 liters. It is widely used in US construction, HVAC engineering, natural gas distribution, and real estate. Natural gas consumption is billed in cubic feet (Ccf = 100 ft³, Mcf = 1,000 ft³); refrigerator, oven, and storage compartment capacity are rated in cubic feet; and concrete or soil orders are quoted in cubic yards or cubic feet. One cubic foot of water weighs approximately 62.4 pounds. Air conditioning units are sized in BTU per hour for room volumes measured in cubic feet.
Quick Reference Table
| Bushels (bu) | Cubic Feet (ft³) |
|---|---|
| 1 bu | 1.24446 ft³ |
| 2 bu | 2.48891 ft³ |
| 5 bu | 6.22228 ft³ |
| 10 bu | 12.4446 ft³ |
| 25 bu | 31.1114 ft³ |
| 50 bu | 62.2228 ft³ |
| 100 bu | 124.446 ft³ |