Pecks to Liters Converter

A peck is a traditional unit of dry volume used primarily in the United States for measuring agricultural products, particularly fruits, vegetables, and grains. One US peck equals exactly one-quarter of a bushel, or 8.80977 liters. The term "peck" comes from the Old French word "pek," and has been used in English since the 13th century. While less common in modern commerce than bushels, pecks are still used in farmers' markets and traditional agricultural contexts, especially for produce like apples, potatoes, and other fruits and vegetables.

A liter is the standard unit of volume in the metric system, equal to one cubic decimeter or 1000 cubic centimeters. Accepted worldwide, the liter is used for measuring both liquids and dry goods in scientific, commercial, and everyday applications. The metric system's decimal nature makes liters easy to scale to milliliters or kiloliters. As countries increasingly adopt metric standards, converting traditional volume measurements like pecks to liters becomes essential for international trade, scientific research, and standardized labeling requirements.

1. Identify the number of pecks you want to convert
2. Multiply the peck value by 8.80977
3. The result is the equivalent volume in liters
4. Example: 10 pecks × 8.80977 = 88.0977 liters

• Farmers' market produce sales and measurements
• Traditional fruit and vegetable commerce
• Historical recipe conversions and cooking
• Agricultural produce packaging standards
• Garden harvest measurements and planning
• Food preservation and canning calculations
• International agricultural trade documentation