Volume
bu (US)toyd³
Convert US bushels (bu (US)) to cubic yards (yd³).
Factor1 bu (US) = 0.04609096 yd³
Converter
bu (US)
Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7
Result
yd³
Rendered to 6 significant figures.
Formula
Formula
yd³ = bu (US) × 0.04609096
Multiply any value in US bushels by 0.04609096 to obtain the value in cubic yards.
Worked example
Convert 100 bu (US) to yd³.
- 01Start with 100 bu (US).
- 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 100 × 0.04609096 = 4.6091 yd³.
Result100 bu (US) = 4.6091 yd³
Conversion table
| bu (US) | yd³ |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.046091 |
| 2 | 0.092182 |
| 5 | 0.23045 |
| 10 | 0.46091 |
| 20 | 0.92182 |
| 50 | 2.3045 |
| 100 | 4.6091 |
| 200 | 9.2182 |
| 500 | 23.045 |
| 1000 | 46.091 |
Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.
FAQ
What is the conversion factor from bu (US) to yd³?
1 bu (US) equals 0.04609096 yd³. To convert, multiply the value in US bushels by 0.04609096.
How do I convert 1 bu (US) to yd³?
1 bu (US) = 0.046091 yd³. For any value, multiply by 0.04609096.
How do I convert yd³ back to bu (US)?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 21.69623. So 1 yd³ = 21.6962 bu (US).
When would I need to convert US bushel to cubic yard?
Volume conversions are used for tank sizing, batch calculations, and bridging between vendor specs (gallons, barrels, ft³) and process documentation (m³, litres).
Is the conversion exact?
The factor shown is precise to at least 7 significant figures. For most process-engineering work this is far better than instrument accuracy. For metrology or trade applications, refer to the relevant national standard (NIST, BIPM, ISO 80000).