Convert Cubic Inches (in³) to Pecks (pk) | in³ in pk

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This quick and easy calculator will convert Cubic Inches (in³) to Pecks (pk) and show formula, brief history on the units and quick maths for the conversion.

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Quick Reference for Converting Cubic Inches to Pecks

Formula
pk = in³ / 537.61
Quick Rough Maths
To get the Pecks, divide the number of Cubic Inches by 537.6
Cubic Inches (in³) in 1 Peck
There are 537.61 Cubic Inches in 1 Peck
Pecks (pk) in 1 Cubic Inch
There are 0 Pecks in 1 Cubic Inch

Unit Information

Cubic Inch
/ˈkjuːbɪk ɪn(t)ʃ/
Symbol: in³
Unit System: Imperial

What is the Cubic Inch?

The cubic inch is a unit of volume derived from the imperial unit system and uses the symbol in³.

1 cubic inch is defined as equal to the volume of a cube with edges measuring 1 in. It is equivalent in volume to 16.387 ml, 1/231 US gallons and 1/1728 ft³.

Common uses for cubic inches include quantifying the size of electrical boxes and in the automotive industry for measuring engine displacement. The 5th generation Ford Mustang ran on a Boss 302 which was a 302 in³ engine (5.0L).

Peck
/pɛk/
Symbol: pk
Unit System: US Customary

What is the Peck?

The peck is a unit of volume in the US customary unit system. It uses the symbol pk.

1 US peck is equal to 1/4 of a US bushel. This is also equal to 2 US dry gallons, 8 US dry quarts or 16 US dry pints. In SI / metric, this equates to 8.809768 L.

Although the imperial peck is almost obsolete, it survives in some places in the USA - where some products (namely apples) are still sold by the peck.

It appears in the old English nursery rhyme; 'Peter Piper' where he 'picked a peck of pickled peppers'.


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