An imperial gallon is exactly 4.54609 liters.
Imperial gallons to Bushels Converter — imp gal to bu
Convert Imperial gallon (imp gal) to Bushel (bu) using the exact conversion factor (1 imperial gallon = 0.1290070929 bushel). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, history, and common uses.
Imperial gallons to Bushels converter
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A US bushel is about 35.239 liters.
Result = input x 0.00454609 / 0.03523907017.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Imperial gallons to Bushels
Imperial gallon 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. Imperial gallon is most often used for uk fuel and beverage measurement (historically; uk now primarily uses liters for retail).
Formula
bushels = imperial gallons × 0.129007092936
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 imperial gallon equals 0.00454609 base units, and 1 bushel equals 0.0352390701669 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct imperial gallon-to-bushel factor of 0.129007092936.
Simple example
1 imp gal × 0.1290070929 = 0.1290070929 bu
1 imperial gallon = 0.1290070929 bushels.
Real-world example
10 imp gal × 0.1290070929 = 1.290070929 bu
10 imperial gallons = 1.290070929 bushels.
Conversion table
| Imperial gallon (imp gal) | Bushel (bu) |
|---|---|
| 1 imp gal | 0.1290070929 bu |
| 5 imp gal | 0.6450354647 bu |
| 10 imp gal | 1.290070929 bu |
| 25 imp gal | 3.225177323 bu |
| 50 imp gal | 6.450354647 bu |
| 100 imp gal | 12.90070929 bu |
Reverse conversion: Bushel to Imperial gallon
0.1290070929 bu × 7.751511775 = 0.9999999997 imp gal
0.1290070929 bushels = 0.9999999997 imperial gallons.
imperial gallons = bushels × 7.75151177537
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Bushel to Imperial gallon.
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.
Understanding the Bushel (bu)
A US bushel is about 35.239 liters.
Imperial gallon — sources
- UK Weights and Measures Act 1824 — Establishes the imperial gallon definition.
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Frequently asked questions
How many bushels are in 1 imperial gallon?
1 imperial gallon equals 0.1290070929 bushels, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert imperial gallon to bushel?
Multiply the imperial gallon value by 0.1290070929. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert bushel back to imperial gallon?
Use the reverse factor: 1 bushel equals 7.751511775 imperial gallons. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
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.
What is a bushel?
Bushel (bu) is a unit of volume.
Is the imperial gallon to bushel 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.
Where is the imperial gallon still used today?
United Kingdom, Canada (some contexts), and other Commonwealth countries