A US customary cup is 236.5882365 milliliters.
Cups to Bushels Converter — cup to bu
Convert Cup (cup) to Bushel (bu) using the exact conversion factor (1 cup = 0.0067138047 bushel). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, history, and common uses.
Cups to Bushels converter
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Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
A US bushel is about 35.239 liters.
Result = input x 0.0002365882365 / 0.03523907017.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Cups to Bushels
Cup and Bushel 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. Cup is most often used for us recipe and cooking measurement.
Formula
bushels = cups × 0.00671380474512
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 cup equals 0.0002365882365 base units, and 1 bushel equals 0.0352390701669 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct cup-to-bushel factor of 0.00671380474512.
Simple example
1 cup × 0.006713804745 = 0.0067138047 bu
1 cup = 0.0067138047 bushels.
Real-world example
10 cup × 0.006713804745 = 0.0671380475 bu
10 cups = 0.0671380475 bushels.
Conversion table
| Cup (cup) | Bushel (bu) |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 0.0067138047 bu |
| 5 cup | 0.0335690237 bu |
| 10 cup | 0.0671380475 bu |
| 25 cup | 0.1678451186 bu |
| 50 cup | 0.3356902373 bu |
| 100 cup | 0.6713804745 bu |
Reverse conversion: Bushel to Cup
0.0067138047 bu × 148.9468398 = 0.9999999933 cup
0.0067138047 bushels = 0.9999999933 cups.
cups = bushels × 148.946839827
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Bushel to Cup.
Understanding the Cup
Cup (cup) measures volume. The US customary cup used in cooking is defined as exactly 240 milliliters (a rounded culinary standard, not the older 236.588 mL legal cup). It is classified as a US customary unit (culinary).
Where it's used: United States (recipes and cooking measurement)
Cooking cup vs. legal US cup. US recipes commonly round the cup to 240 mL for convenience, while the precise legal US cup (used to derive fluid ounces, pints, etc.) is 236.588 mL — a small but sometimes noticeable difference in precise baking.
Uses of the Cup today
- US recipe and cooking measurement
- Nutrition labeling serving sizes
- Baking, where volume-based flour/sugar measurement is still common in the US
History of the Cup
The cup as a cooking measure grew out of household and community cookbook conventions in 19th-century America, standardizing what had been ad hoc measurements ('a teacup of flour') into a fixed volume.
The US FDA uses a rounded 240 mL 'metric cup' for nutrition labeling purposes, distinct from the slightly smaller legal/customary cup (236.588 mL, exactly 1/16 of a US gallon) used elsewhere.
Historical origin. Cup was not the invention of a single named person; it developed through the process described above.
Understanding the Bushel (bu)
A US bushel is about 35.239 liters.
Cup — sources
- US FDA — Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed — Uses the 240 mL rounded cup for nutrition labeling.
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Frequently asked questions
How many bushels are in 1 cup?
1 cup equals 0.0067138047 bushels, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert cup to bushel?
Multiply the cup value by 0.006713804745. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert bushel back to cup?
Use the reverse factor: 1 bushel equals 148.9468398 cups. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a cup?
Cup (cup) measures volume. The US customary cup used in cooking is defined as exactly 240 milliliters (a rounded culinary standard, not the older 236.588 mL legal cup). It is classified as a US customary unit (culinary).
What is a bushel?
Bushel (bu) is a unit of volume.
Is the cup to bushel conversion exact?
Yes. The US customary cup used in cooking is defined as exactly 240 milliliters (a rounded culinary standard, not the older 236.588 mL legal cup). 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 cooking cup vs. legal us cup?
US recipes commonly round the cup to 240 mL for convenience, while the precise legal US cup (used to derive fluid ounces, pints, etc.) is 236.588 mL — a small but sometimes noticeable difference in precise baking.
Where is the cup still used today?
United States (recipes and cooking measurement)