"A "bushel" (as a unit of weight) of a particular type of grain corresponds to the weight of a quantity of grain with the volume of a "bushel" (as a unit of volume), subject to a defined bulk density and moisture content.
The weight corresponding to the quantity of a bushel of grain is referred to as the "standard weight per bushel" or "standard bushel weight" or "standard weight". The basic moisture (= reference moisture) at which the "standard bushel weight" is to be determined is referred to as "standard moisture".
In the metric measurement system, the "bushel" unit of measurement (as a measure for determining the quantity of grain) is comparable to the so-called dry weight of grain, which is calculated using the actual weight and moisture content as well as the basic moisture content of the dry weight.
Definition and conversion table for the U.S. grain measure "bushel" (abbreviated: bu)
A "bushel" (as a unit of weight) of a particular type of grain corresponds to the weight of a quantity of grain with the volume of a "bushel" (as a unit of volume), assuming a defined bulk density and moisture content.
The weight corresponding to the quantity of a bushel of grain is referred to as the "standard weight per bushel" or "standard bushel weight" or "standard weight". The base moisture (= reference moisture) at which the "standard bushel weight" is to be determined is referred to as "standard moisture".
In the metric measurement system, the "bushel" unit of measurement (as a measure for determining the quantity of grain) is comparable to the so-called dry weight of grain, which is calculated using the actual weight and moisture content as well as the basic moisture content of the dry weight.
Definition and conversion table for the U.S. grain measure "bushel" (abbreviated: bu)
It is converted into kg or pounds (lbs) as follows:
1 bu of wheat/potatoes = 27.216 kg = 60 lbs
1 bu rapeseed = 22.7 kg = 50 lbs
1 bu corn/rye = 25.4 kg = 55.99 lbs
1 bu soybeans = 27.216 kg = 60 lbs."
