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The Egyptian dry measure equal to 5.5 bushels is called an "artaba." It was a unit of measurement used primarily in ancient Egypt for grain and other dry goods.
There are 32 dry pints in 1 bushel, so in 2 bushels, there would be 64 dry pints.
Four pecks make up one bushel. So, one peck is equal to 1/4 (or 0.25) bushels.
A hamper is a measure of volume used for dry goods like fruit or grain, typically equivalent to 2 bushels. It is not a measure of weight.
A peck is a measure of volume associated with dry goods. It is rarely, if ever, used to measure liquids. It is equal to 16 dry pints, which is about 0.311 cubic foot. Note the word dry. A dry pint is not the same as a liquid pint. Four pecks equal a bushel.
A peck is a dry measure equal to 2 gallons. 4 pecks make 1 bushel.