Converting US Corn Bushels to Indian Quintals & Metric Tons
The definitive tool for India-North America grain trade.
Standard conversion factors updated for 2026 trade season.
Bushels ↔ Metric Tons
1 corn bushel (56 lbs) = 0.0254 MT
Bu/Acre ↔ MT/Hectare
1 bu/acre = 0.06277 MT/hectare
$/Bushel ↔ $/MT
Price$/MT = $/bu ÷ 0.0254
Container Density Estimator
Standard packing densities for FCL shipments. Values are approximates—actual load depends on moisture, packing, and stowage.
Data source: Centura Agro. Container load factors updated for 2026 trade season.
20ft FCL
~19 MT
Typical net weight
40ft FCL
~25 MT
Typical net weight
Moisture Adjustment (Dry Matter)
Convert wet weight to dry matter. Essential for grain pricing and feed formulation when moisture varies.
Dry matter = Wet weight × (100 − moisture%) ÷ 100
Pro Tip
Corn is traded at 56 lbs/bushel (US #2). Barley uses 48 lbs/bushel—different factor. A 20ft container holds approximately 18–19 MT corn; 40ft holds 24–26 MT.
USA–India Trade Regulations
FSSAI regulates corn imports. Commercial invoice, phytosanitary certificate, and USDA inspection required for USA-India shipments.
Regional Indian Land Units (Bigha)
Regional Indian Bigha Converter
Bigha size varies by Indian state. Select your state for accurate conversion.
1 bigha (Punjab) = 0.1619 ha = 0.4 acres
Cost per MT in INR
Cost per MT in INR
Convert USD/CAD per MT to Indian Rupees. Enter your USD/INR rate for local cost.
Cost per MT in INR
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For live USD/INR rates, use your bank or forex provider.
Standard Conversion Reference
Data source: Centura Agro. Standard conversion factors updated for 2026 trade season.
| Conversion | Formula |
|---|---|
| Bushels ↔ Metric Tons | 1 corn bushel (56 lbs) = 0.0254 MT |
| Bu/Acre ↔ MT/Hectare | 1 bu/acre = 0.06277 MT/hectare |
| $/Bushel ↔ $/MT | $/MT = $/bu ÷ 0.0254 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many metric tonnes of corn fit in a 20ft container?
Typically 18–19 MT per 20ft FCL, 24–26 MT per 40ft FCL.
Converting US Corn Bushels to Indian Quintals
1 bushel (56 lbs) = 0.0254 MT = 25.4 kg. 1 Indian quintal = 100 kg, so 1 bushel ≈ 0.254 quintals.
What is the corn bushel weight?
US corn uses 56 lbs per bushel (standard #2 yellow).