Convert Bushels to Firkins
Convert Bushels (bu) to Firkins (fir) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
fir = bu × 1.034353054
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 Firkins
A firkin (fir) ≈ 34.07 L (9 US gallons) - the most common cask for British real-ale delivery (9 imperial gallons = 40.91 L). A busy pub cellar cycles through several firkins per week. Craft breweries stage 'firkin tappings' of limited experimental ales. The name comes from Middle Dutch 'vierdekijn' (little fourth), as a firkin was one quarter of a barrel. 1 fir = 9 US gal ≈ 34.07 L.
Quick Reference Table
| Bushels (bu) | Firkins (fir) |
|---|---|
| 1 bu | 1.03435 fir |
| 2 bu | 2.06871 fir |
| 5 bu | 5.17177 fir |
| 10 bu | 10.3435 fir |
| 25 bu | 25.8588 fir |
| 50 bu | 51.7177 fir |
| 100 bu | 103.435 fir |