A commonly used estimate is that a bushel of apples contains about 120–150 medium apples , with many sources centering around roughly 125–130 apples per bushel.

Quick Scoop

  • A bushel of apples is a volume/weight measure, typically around 40–50 pounds of apples, often standardized near 42 pounds.
  • Using typical “medium apple” weights, that works out to about 3 apples per pound , giving around 120–130 apples in a standard bushel.
  • Some educational and agricultural examples give more precise classroom-style numbers like 126 apples per bushel (42 lb × 3 apples per lb) as a nice round estimate.

Why the Number Varies

  • The exact count depends on apple size and variety : smaller apples can push the count closer to 150–200 per bushel, while large apples can drop it toward 80–100.
  • Packing and grading matter too: tightly packed, small, uniformly sized apples let more fit into the same bushel measure.

Simple Rule of Thumb

  • For everyday planning (like pies, cider, or applesauce), treating a bushel as about 125 apples is a practical rule of thumb.
  • If a recipe calls for pounds instead, remember that one bushel ≈ 40–42 lb , and 3–4 medium apples ≈ 1 lb , so you can scale up or down from there.

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