Bushels to tonnes, instantly.
Convert quantities and prices between bushels, metric tonnes, pounds, hundredweight, and short tons — with the right conversion factor for every Western Canadian crop. Free, no account needed.
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About our grain unit converter.
Our free grain converter is an essential tool for farmers, grain buyers, and agricultural professionals across Canada. Whether you're calculating how many metric tonnes are in your bin of wheat, or converting a canola price from dollars per bushel to dollars per metric tonne, our grain unit converter provides instant, accurate results.
Why grain conversions matter
In the Canadian grain industry, different buyers and markets use different units. Elevators often quote prices per bushel, while export markets typically use metric tonnes. Our grain converter bridges this gap, helping you compare prices accurately and make informed marketing decisions.
Supported commodities
Our grain converter includes conversion factors for all major Western Canadian crops: wheat (CWRS, durum, winter wheat), canola, barley (feed and malt), oats, flax, lentils (red, green, French green), peas (yellow and green), chickpeas, mustard (yellow, brown, oriental), canaryseed, sunflowers, and specialty crops.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert bushels to metric tonnes?
The conversion from bushels to metric tonnes varies by grain type because each grain has a different weight per bushel. For example, wheat is 60 lbs/bushel while canola is 50 lbs/bushel. Use our grain converter above — select your grain type, enter the quantity in bushels, and see the instant conversion to metric tonnes.
What is the weight of a bushel of wheat?
A standard bushel of wheat weighs 60 pounds (27.22 kg). This means there are approximately 36.74 bushels of wheat per metric tonne. Our grain converter uses these official conversion factors for accurate calculations.
How many bushels of canola are in a metric tonne?
There are approximately 44.09 bushels of canola per metric tonne. Canola weighs 50 pounds per bushel (22.68 kg), making it lighter than wheat. Use our free grain converter for instant conversions.
What grain units does this converter support?
Our grain converter supports bushels (bu), metric tonnes (MT), pounds (lbs), hundredweight (CWT), and short tons. You can convert between any of these units for over 30 different grain commodities including wheat, canola, barley, oats, lentils, peas, and more.
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