Convert Imperial Gallons to Bushels
Convert Imperial Gallons (UK gal) to Bushels (bu) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
bu = UK gal × 0.1290070929
About Imperial Gallons
A US imperial gallon (UK gal) = exactly 8 imperial pints or 10 lb of pure water at 62°F ≈ 4.546 L - about 20% larger than the US liquid gallon (3.785 L). The weight-based definition made it verifiable with simple scales. Still the legal fuel measure in the Cayman Islands and other British Overseas Territories. UK mpg ratings use imperial gallons: 50 UK mpg ≈ 42 US mpg. 1 UK gal ≈ 4.546 L.
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.
Quick Reference Table
| Imperial Gallons (UK gal) | Bushels (bu) |
|---|---|
| 1 UK gal | 0.129007 bu |
| 2 UK gal | 0.258014 bu |
| 5 UK gal | 0.645035 bu |
| 10 UK gal | 1.29007 bu |
| 25 UK gal | 3.22518 bu |
| 50 UK gal | 6.45035 bu |
| 100 UK gal | 12.9007 bu |