Convert Quart dry (US) to Peck (US)
Please provide values below to convert Quart dry (US) [qt dry] to Peck (US) [pk (US)], or Convert Peck (US) to Quart dry (US).
How to Convert Quart Dry (Us) to Peck (Us)
1 qt dry = 0.124999999998581 pk (US)
Example: convert 15 qt dry to pk (US):
15 qt dry = 15 × 0.124999999998581 pk (US) = 1.87499999997872 pk (US)
Quart Dry (Us) to Peck (Us) Conversion Table
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Quart Dry (Us)
Quart dry (US) is a unit of volume measurement used for dry goods, equivalent to 2 US dry quarts or approximately 1.101 liters.
History/Origin
The quart dry (US) has been used in the United States since the 19th century as a standard measure for dry commodities, originating from the British imperial system and adapted for American use.
Current Use
Today, the quart dry (US) is primarily used in cooking, food industry, and agricultural contexts within the United States to measure dry ingredients and commodities.
Peck (Us)
A peck (US) is a unit of dry volume measurement equal to 8 dry quarts or approximately 9 liters.
History/Origin
The peck originated in England and was adopted in the United States as a standard dry volume unit. It was historically used in agriculture and food measurement, especially for produce and grains.
Current Use
Today, the peck is primarily used in the United States for measuring produce and agricultural products, often in farming and food retail contexts, though it is largely replaced by metric units in most applications.