Convert Peck (UK) to Peck (US)
Please provide values below to convert Peck (UK) [pk (UK)] to Peck (US) [pk (US)], or Convert Peck (US) to Peck (UK).
How to Convert Peck (Uk) to Peck (Us)
1 pk (UK) = 1.03205674349104 pk (US)
Example: convert 15 pk (UK) to pk (US):
15 pk (UK) = 15 × 1.03205674349104 pk (US) = 15.4808511523657 pk (US)
Peck (Uk) to Peck (Us) Conversion Table
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Peck (Uk)
A peck (UK) is a unit of dry volume measurement equal to 8 quarts or approximately 9 liters.
History/Origin
The peck has origins in medieval England and was traditionally used for measuring dry commodities like grains and produce. It was part of the imperial system of units and has been used since the 19th century.
Current Use
Today, the peck is largely obsolete in everyday measurement but is still used in some agricultural contexts and for historical reference, particularly in the UK and in traditional recipes.
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.