Bushel to Kilogram Converter
By crop · USDA standard weights · kg, tons & lbs
Reference — All Crops (click a row to select)
| Crop | kg / bushel | lbs / bushel | For your input |
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The calculator above answers the most common question people have: how many kilograms is a bushel? The honest answer is “it depends on what’s filling the bushel” — a bushel is a unit of volume (about 35.24 liters), not weight, so wheat, corn, soybeans, and other crops each convert to a different number of kilograms. Below you’ll find the exact USDA-standard weight for every crop the calculator supports, ready-made tables for common bushel quantities, and bushel-to-ton conversions.
How Many Kilograms Is a Bushel? (It Depends on the Crop)
One US bushel always measures the same volume — 35.239 liters, or about 1.244 cubic feet — no matter what’s inside it. What changes is the weight, because grain, oilseed, and produce all pack into that volume differently. To convert bushels to kilograms accurately, you need the crop’s standard “test weight” in pounds per bushel, then multiply by 0.453592 (the number of kilograms in a pound).
That’s exactly what the converter above does automatically for 14 crops. The table below shows the same figures in plain text, crop by crop.
Bushel to Kg by Crop — Full Reference Table
| Crop | kg / bushel | lbs / bushel |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Wheat | 27.2155 | 60 |
| 🫘 Soybeans | 27.2155 | 60 |
| 🌽 Corn | 25.4012 | 56 |
| 🌿 Sorghum | 25.4012 | 56 |
| 🌱 Barley | 21.7724 | 48 |
| 🌾 Oats | 14.5149 | 32 |
| 🌾 Rye | 25.4012 | 56 |
| 🌻 Canola | 22.6796 | 50 |
| 🌻 Sunflower | 12.2470 | 27 |
| 🌿 Flaxseed | 25.4012 | 56 |
| 🍚 Rice (rough) | 20.4116 | 45 |
| 🌾 Millet | 22.6796 | 50 |
| 🍎 Apples | 21.7724 | 48 |
| 🍅 Tomatoes | 24.0404 | 53 |
Weights are USDA standard test weights for clean, dry grain at standard moisture. Apples and tomatoes vary somewhat by U.S. state produce regulations — the figures above are the most commonly cited standards.
Wheat, Corn & Soybean — Quick Answers
- 1 bushel of wheat = 27.22 kg (60 lbs)
- 1 bushel of corn = 25.40 kg (56 lbs)
- 1 bushel of soybeans = 27.22 kg (60 lbs — same as wheat)
- 1 bushel of barley = 21.77 kg (48 lbs)
- 1 bushel of oats = 14.51 kg (32 lbs)
- 1 bushel of rye = 25.40 kg (56 lbs)
These three crops (wheat, corn, and soybeans) account for most of the searches for this converter, which is why they’re the default selections in the calculator above and the first rows in the reference table.
Bushel of Tomatoes or Apples to Kg
Fresh produce is measured in bushels too, though the standard weight is set state-by-state in the US rather than by a single national grain standard, so you may see slightly different figures depending on the source.
- 1 bushel of tomatoes ≈ 24.04 kg (53 lbs, the most commonly cited U.S. standard)
- 1 bushel of apples ≈ 21.77 kg (48 lbs, the most commonly cited U.S. standard)
If your local supplier or state uses a different legal bushel weight for produce, use the calculator’s manual crop selection as a starting point and adjust for the exact figure they quote.
Common Bushel Quantities Converted (Wheat)
Wheat and soybeans share the same 60 lb/bushel standard, so the table below doubles as a quick reference for either crop. For corn, sorghum, rye, and flaxseed (56 lb/bushel), multiply the bushel count by 25.40 instead — or just enter it into the calculator above.
| Bushels | Kilograms | Metric tons | US short tons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27.2 kg | 0.03 t | 0.03 |
| 30 | 816.5 kg | 0.82 t | 0.90 |
| 40 | 1,088.6 kg | 1.09 t | 1.20 |
| 50 | 1,360.8 kg | 1.36 t | 1.50 |
| 55 | 1,496.9 kg | 1.50 t | 1.65 |
| 60 | 1,632.9 kg | 1.63 t | 1.80 |
| 75 | 2,041.2 kg | 2.04 t | 2.25 |
| 100 | 2,721.6 kg | 2.72 t | 3.00 |
| 150 | 4,082.3 kg | 4.08 t | 4.50 |
| 200 | 5,443.1 kg | 5.44 t | 6.00 |
| 230 | 6,259.6 kg | 6.26 t | 6.90 |
| 250 | 6,803.9 kg | 6.80 t | 7.50 |
| 300 | 8,164.7 kg | 8.16 t | 9.00 |
| 370 | 10,069.7 kg | 10.07 t | 11.10 |
| 400 | 10,886.2 kg | 10.89 t | 12.00 |
| 500 | 13,607.8 kg | 13.61 t | 15.00 |
| 1,000 | 27,215.5 kg | 27.22 t | 30.00 |
| 2,000 | 54,431.0 kg | 54.43 t | 60.00 |
| 2,500 | 68,038.8 kg | 68.04 t | 75.00 |
| 5,000 | 136,077.6 kg | 136.08 t | 150.00 |
Half & Quarter Bushel (and a Peck) in Kg
Smaller fractional quantities come up often too, especially for home gardeners and small-batch orders. A peck is the traditional US customary name for a quarter bushel.
- 1/2 bushel of wheat or soybeans = 13.61 kg (30 lbs)
- 1/2 bushel of corn = 12.70 kg (28 lbs)
- 1/4 bushel (1 peck) of wheat or soybeans = 6.80 kg (15 lbs)
- 1/4 bushel (1 peck) of corn = 6.35 kg (14 lbs)
For any other crop or fraction, just enter the decimal amount (e.g. 0.5 or 0.25) into the calculator above.
Bushels to Tons and Tonnes
“Ton” can mean two different things: a metric ton (tonne) is 1,000 kg, while a US short ton is 2,000 lbs (about 907.18 kg). Because a bushel’s weight depends on the crop, the number of bushels in a ton depends on the crop too. Here’s how many bushels make up one ton of each grain, using the standard weights above:
| Crop | Bushels per metric ton | Bushels per US short ton |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Wheat | 36.74 | 33.33 |
| 🫘 Soybeans | 36.74 | 33.33 |
| 🌽 Corn | 39.37 | 35.71 |
| 🌿 Sorghum | 39.37 | 35.71 |
| 🌱 Barley | 45.93 | 41.67 |
| 🌾 Oats | 68.89 | 62.50 |
| 🌾 Rye | 39.37 | 35.71 |
| 🌻 Canola | 44.09 | 40.00 |
| 🌻 Sunflower | 81.65 | 74.07 |
| 🌿 Flaxseed | 39.37 | 35.71 |
| 🍚 Rice (rough) | 48.99 | 44.44 |
| 🌾 Millet | 44.09 | 40.00 |
For wheat or soybeans specifically: 1,000 bushels = 27.22 metric tons = 30 US short tons; 2,000 bushels = 54.43 metric tons = 60 US short tons; 5,000 bushels = 136.08 metric tons = 150 US short tons.
Prefer not to do the math yourself? Switch the unit dropdown in the calculator at the top of this page to metric tons or US short tons and enter any bushel quantity — it converts instantly for whichever crop you select.
US Bushel vs UK Imperial Bushel
Not quite the same. A US bushel is 35.239 liters. A UK/Imperial bushel is slightly larger at 36.369 liters (roughly 3.2% more). For grain trading, US figures are the default assumed by this calculator — if you’re working with a UK or Commonwealth source quoting Imperial bushels, scale your result up by about 3.2% to account for the larger volume.
Bushels to Liters, Gallons & Cubic Yards
- 1 US bushel = 35.239 liters
- 1 US bushel ≈ 9.309 US gallons (dry measure)
- 1 US bushel ≈ 1.244 cubic feet
- 1 cubic yard ≈ 21.7 US bushels
Using Bushels for Garden Soil, Compost & Potting Mix
Older gardening guides — including recipes based on Cornell University’s classic potting mix (1 bushel peat moss to 1 bushel perlite) — also use bushels as a unit, but garden materials are far lighter and more variable than grain: moist topsoil runs roughly 18–22 kg per bushel, compost 9–14 kg, and peat moss just 5–8 kg. If you’re converting bushels of soil, compost, or potting mix rather than a grain crop, the soil volume to weight calculator and compost calculator use densities built for that purpose instead of USDA grain test weights.
Bushel to Kg — Quick Answers in Other Languages
This converter gets searched from all over the world. Here are quick answers in a few of the most common languages, for the two most-searched crops (wheat and corn):
- Polski (Polish): Ile kg to buszel? Zależy od zbioru — pszenica i soja: 27,22 kg; kukurydza: 25,40 kg.
- Русский (Russian): Сколько кг в бушеле? Зависит от культуры — пшеница и соя: 27,22 кг; кукуруза: 25,40 кг.
- Türkçe (Turkish): Bir bushel kaç kg? Ürüne göre değişir — buğday ve soya: 27,22 kg; mısır: 25,40 kg.
- Deutsch (German): Wie viel kg ist ein Bushel? Das hängt von der Ernte ab — Weizen und Soja: 27,22 kg; Mais: 25,40 kg.
- Español (Spanish): ¿Cuántos kg tiene un bushel? Depende del cultivo — trigo y soja: 27,22 kg; maíz: 25,40 kg.
- العربية (Arabic): كم كيلوغرام يساوي البوشل؟ يعتمد على المحصول: القمح وفول الصويا 27.22 كجم، الذرة 25.40 كجم.
Use the calculator at the top of this page for any other crop or quantity — it works the same regardless of language.
FAQs
How many kilograms is a bushel?
It depends on the crop, because a bushel is a fixed volume (35.24 liters) but different crops pack different weights into that volume. Wheat and soybeans are 27.22 kg per bushel, corn is 25.40 kg, and lighter crops like oats are just 14.51 kg. Use the calculator above or the reference table for the exact figure for your crop.
How many kg is 1 bushel of wheat?
1 bushel of wheat weighs 27.22 kg (60 lbs), the USDA standard test weight for wheat.
How many kg is a bushel of corn?
1 bushel of corn weighs 25.40 kg (56 lbs).
How many kilograms are in a bushel of tomatoes?
Around 24.04 kg (53 lbs), the most commonly cited U.S. standard weight for a bushel of tomatoes, though the exact legal figure can vary slightly by state.
How do I convert bushels to tons?
First convert bushels to kg using the crop’s standard weight, then divide by 1,000 for metric tons or by 907.18 for US short tons. For wheat or soybeans specifically, 1,000 bushels equals roughly 27.22 metric tons, or 30 US short tons.
Is a bushel the same in the US and UK?
Not quite. A US bushel is 35.24 liters. A UK Imperial bushel is slightly larger at 36.37 liters — about 3.2% more volume for the same “1 bushel.”
How many bushels are in a cubic yard?
About 21.7 US bushels make up one cubic yard.
How many liters or gallons are in a bushel?
1 US bushel equals 35.24 liters, or approximately 9.31 US dry gallons.
Can I use this converter for garden soil or compost instead of grain?
Not directly — the weights above are USDA grain test weights, and garden materials like topsoil, compost, and peat moss are much lighter and more variable per bushel. Use the soil volume to weight calculator for those instead.
What’s the difference between a metric ton and a US ton?
A metric ton (tonne), used in the UK, Europe, Canada, and Australia, equals 1,000 kg. A US short ton equals 2,000 lbs, or about 907.18 kg. Always check which one a supplier or quote is using before converting.
How many tons is 200 bushels of wheat?
200 bushels of wheat weighs about 5,443 kg — that’s 5.44 metric tons or 6 US short tons. To work this out yourself, multiply the bushel count by 0.0272 for metric tons or by 0.03 for US short tons.
How much is half a bushel in kg?
Half a bushel of wheat or soybeans is 13.61 kg (30 lbs). Half a bushel of corn is 12.70 kg (28 lbs). A quarter bushel — also called a peck — is 6.80 kg for wheat/soybeans or 6.35 kg for corn.
When to Use Other Calculators
This tool converts bushels of grain and crops to weight. If you’re working with garden soil or bulk landscaping material instead, the bags of topsoil calculator figures out how many bags to buy for a project, the topsoil calculator gives total volume from length, width, and depth, and the soil volume to weight calculator handles liters-to-kg conversions for soil, compost, and potting mix.
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