what is a bushel

A bushel is a unit of volume used for measuring agricultural produce such as wheat, corn, or beans. The old bushel is equal to 2 kennings, 4 pecks, or 8 dry gallons. In modern usage, the volume is nominal, with bushels denoting a mass defined differently for each commodity. The name "bushel" is also used to translate similar units in other measurement systems. The weight of a bushel varies depending on what is being measured in it, and it is a volumetric measurement. In terms of dry products, a bushel equals eight gallons. The US government has established standards for the weight of a bushel of all kinds of produce, making it easier and more predictable for shoppers and merchants alike. A bushel is equivalent in volume to eight gallons or 35.2 liters.