Converting Grain Units

Conversion Factors

BARLEY (48 lb/bu)

1 bushel = .021772 metric ton
1 metric ton = 45.9296 bushels

CORN   & SORGHUM (56 lb/bu)

1 bushel = .0254 metric ton
1 metric ton = 39.368 bushels

WHEAT & SOYBEANS (60 lb/bu)

1 bushel = .0272155 metric ton
1 metric ton = 36.7437 bushels

Note on Tons:

British Tonne or Long Ton = 2240 lbs.
American or Short Ton = 2000 lbs.
Metric Ton = 1000 kg, approximately 2204 lbs.

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