How much is a bushel in pounds?

Answer 1

A bushel is a measure of volume, not weight. a bushel of gold weighs a lot more than a bushel of cotton.

It does depend on the product. International agreement has determined ...

for Rye, 56lbs per bushel

for Barley 48lbs

for Oats, 32lbs

Yellow corn, 56lbs

Soya Beans, 60lbs

A bushel is considered to be 1.5 cubic feet, a size which can be translated into weight according to the product