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Convert Liters to Bushels - Volume Converter

This tool converts a volume value expressed in liters to United States bushels (US dry bushel). It uses the established fixed relationship between the two units; one US dry bushel equals 35.23907016688 liters.

Use this converter for quick unit conversion when preparing reports, ordering grain by volume, inventory reconciliation, or converting lab measurements. For conversions between liters and other bushel definitions (imperial or heaped/heaped grain approximations) use the appropriate unit or adjust for bulk density and compaction.

This page highlights practical accuracy considerations, applicable standards for measurement and calibration, and common caveats when converting volumes for trade or engineering purposes.

Updated Nov 18, 2025

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Methodology

The converter applies a fixed mathematical ratio based on the internationally documented definitions of the units. For the US dry bushel the exact volumetric equivalence used is 1 bushel (US dry) = 35.23907016688 liters.

For measurements used in regulated commerce, testing laboratories, or calibrated measuring equipment, follow traceability and calibration practices referenced by NIST and ISO standards. Numerical results are subject to floating-point rounding and should be reported with an uncertainty appropriate to the application.

When converting volumes of granular materials (for example grain) to bushels, the volume-to-mass relationship depends on bulk density, moisture, and compaction. The pure unit conversion given here does not account for these material properties; apply additional corrections where required by contract or regulation.

Worked examples

100 liters → 100 ÷ 35.23907016688 ≈ 2.8377 US bushels

1000 liters → 1000 ÷ 35.23907016688 ≈ 28.37696 US bushels

35.23907016688 liters → 35.23907016688 ÷ 35.23907016688 = 1 US bushel

Expert Q&A

Is this conversion for the US dry bushel or the imperial bushel?

This converter uses the United States dry bushel definition. The imperial (British) bushel has a different volumetric value (approximately 36.3687 liters). Use the appropriate unit when converting between liters and non-US bushels.

Can I convert liters of grain directly to bushels using this tool?

This tool converts only pure volumes. Converting a mass or a measured liter volume of grain to bushels for trading or inventory requires consideration of bulk density, moisture, and compaction. Apply a bulk density correction or use a grain-specific calculator when mass-to-volume relationships matter.

How precise is the result and how should I report it?

The arithmetic is exact to double-precision floating point limits. Choose precision depending on context: 2–3 decimal places for commerce, 4–6 significant figures for engineering or laboratory use. Record measurement uncertainty and calibration status for regulated reporting.

What standards govern accuracy, calibration, and traceability for volume measurements?

Follow guidance from national and international standards such as NIST publications for units and traceability, ISO standards for quantities and calibration (for example ISO/IEC 17025 for laboratory competence), and IEEE 754 for numerical floating-point representation when documenting computational accuracy.

Why might my measured liters not match the converted bushels when compared to receipts or silo gauges?

Differences can arise from instrument calibration, temperature and thermal expansion, foam or headspace in samples, compaction and settling of bulk material, and rounding or reporting conventions. Verify instrument calibration and apply bulk-density corrections when comparing different measurement methods.

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