In the United States the bushel is used only for dry measure. The U.S. level bushel (or struck bushel) is equal to 2,150.42 cubic inches (35,245.38 cubic cm) and is considered the equivalent of the Winchester bushel, a measure used in England from the 15th century until 1824.

What is a bushel used for?

The definition of a bushel is a U.S. measure used for dry goods that is equal to 64 pints, or a British measure for dry goods and liquids that is equal to 8 imperial gallons, or an informal way of saying a large amount.

What bushel means?

noun. a unit of dry measure containing 4 pecks, equivalent in the U.S. (and formerly in England) to 2,150.42 cubic inches or 35.24 liters (Win·ches·ter bushel ), and in Great Britain to 2,219.36 cubic inches or 36.38 liters (Im·pe·ri·al bushel ). Abbreviation: bu., bush. a container of this capacity.