A US bushel is about 35.239 liters.
Bushels to Imperial gallons Converter — bu to imp gal
Convert Bushel (bu) to Imperial gallon (imp gal) using the exact conversion factor (1 bushel = 7.751511775 imperial gallon). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, history, and common uses.
Bushels to Imperial gallons converter
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Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
An imperial gallon is exactly 4.54609 liters.
Result = input x 0.03523907017 / 0.00454609.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Bushels to Imperial gallons
Bushel and Imperial gallon appear side by side at fuel pumps and on beverage labels, since the US measures liquids in gallons while most of the world uses liters. Specifically: A US bushel is about 35.239 liters, and an imperial gallon is exactly 4.54609 liters.
Formula
imperial gallons = bushels × 7.75151177537
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 bushel equals 0.0352390701669 base units, and 1 imperial gallon equals 0.00454609 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct bushel-to-imperial gallon factor of 7.75151177537.
Simple example
1 bu × 7.751511775 = 7.751511775 imp gal
1 bushel = 7.751511775 imperial gallons.
Real-world example
10 bu × 7.751511775 = 77.51511775 imp gal
10 bushels = 77.51511775 imperial gallons.
Conversion table
| Bushel (bu) | Imperial gallon (imp gal) |
|---|---|
| 1 bu | 7.751511775 imp gal |
| 5 bu | 38.75755888 imp gal |
| 10 bu | 77.51511775 imp gal |
| 25 bu | 193.7877944 imp gal |
| 50 bu | 387.5755888 imp gal |
| 100 bu | 775.1511775 imp gal |
Reverse conversion: Imperial gallon to Bushel
7.751511775 imp gal × 0.1290070929 = 1 bu
7.751511775 imperial gallons = 1 bushels.
bushels = imperial gallons × 0.129007092936
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Imperial gallon to Bushel.
Understanding the Bushel (bu)
A US bushel is about 35.239 liters.
Understanding the Imperial gallon
Imperial gallon (imp gal) measures volume. The imperial gallon is defined as exactly 4.54609 liters, about 20% larger than the US gallon. It is classified as a UK/imperial customary unit.
Where it's used: United Kingdom, Canada (some contexts), and other Commonwealth countries
Imperial gallon vs. US gallon. Britain's 1824 Weights and Measures Act defined a new gallon based on 10 pounds of water, replacing the old wine gallon the US had already adopted — leaving the US (3.785 L) and imperial (4.546 L) gallons about 20% apart today.
Uses of the Imperial gallon today
- UK fuel and beverage measurement (historically; UK now primarily uses liters for retail)
- Commonwealth country liquid measurement in some contexts
History of the Imperial gallon
The imperial gallon was created by Britain's Weights and Measures Act of 1824, defined as the volume of 10 pounds of water, replacing several inconsistent older English gallon definitions (wine gallon, ale gallon, corn gallon) with one standard.
Historical origin. Imperial gallon was not the invention of a single named person; it developed through the process described above.
Imperial gallon — sources
- UK Weights and Measures Act 1824 — Establishes the imperial gallon definition.
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Frequently asked questions
How many imperial gallons are in 1 bushel?
1 bushel equals 7.751511775 imperial gallons, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert bushel to imperial gallon?
Multiply the bushel value by 7.751511775. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert imperial gallon back to bushel?
Use the reverse factor: 1 imperial gallon equals 0.1290070929 bushels. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a bushel?
Bushel (bu) is a unit of volume.
What is a imperial gallon?
Imperial gallon (imp gal) measures volume. The imperial gallon is defined as exactly 4.54609 liters, about 20% larger than the US gallon. It is classified as a UK/imperial customary unit.
Is the bushel to imperial gallon conversion exact?
Yes. The imperial gallon is defined as exactly 4.54609 liters, about 20% larger than the US gallon. That fixed definition is what the converter above uses, so any rounding you see is a display choice, not a limitation of the math.
What is the difference between imperial gallon vs. us gallon?
Britain's 1824 Weights and Measures Act defined a new gallon based on 10 pounds of water, replacing the old wine gallon the US had already adopted — leaving the US (3.785 L) and imperial (4.546 L) gallons about 20% apart today.