Convert Quarts to Bushels
Convert Quarts (qt) to Bushels (bu) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
bu = qt × 0.02685521898
About Quarts
A quart (qt) is a US customary volume unit equal to 2 pints or 4 cups - approximately 946.353 mL (just under one liter). Motor oil, paint, and large containers of juice or milk are commonly sold by the quart in the United States. The term 'quart' derives from the Latin 'quartus' (fourth), as it is one quarter of a gallon. The US liquid quart (946 mL) differs from the UK imperial quart (1136 mL). Engine coolant, transmission fluid, and many automotive products are measured and sold in quart containers in the US. Four quarts equal one US gallon.
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
| Quarts (qt) | Bushels (bu) |
|---|---|
| 1 qt | 0.0268552 bu |
| 2 qt | 0.0537104 bu |
| 5 qt | 0.134276 bu |
| 10 qt | 0.268552 bu |
| 25 qt | 0.67138 bu |
| 50 qt | 1.34276 bu |
| 100 qt | 2.68552 bu |