Convert Liters to Bushels
Convert Liters (L) to Bushels (bu) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
bu = L × 0.02837759326
About Liters
A liter (L) is the fundamental metric unit of volume, equal to one cubic decimeter (1 dm³ = 1,000 cm³ = 1,000 mL). Since its adoption as part of the metric system in 1793, the liter has become the world's most widely used volume measurement for liquids. Bottled water, soft drinks, wine, milk, and engine oil are all routinely sold by the liter globally. One liter of pure water at 4°C weighs almost exactly one kilogram - a convenient property that makes the liter central to everyday science, cooking, and industry worldwide. The liter is also written 'litre' in British English.
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
| Liters (L) | Bushels (bu) |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 0.0283776 bu |
| 2 L | 0.0567552 bu |
| 5 L | 0.141888 bu |
| 10 L | 0.283776 bu |
| 25 L | 0.70944 bu |
| 50 L | 1.41888 bu |
| 100 L | 2.83776 bu |