Yield calculator and reference
Wheat yield per acre
Use the final 2025 U.S. average wheat yields, the standard 60 lb bushel weight and the calculator below to convert wheat yield into bushels, pounds, kilograms and short tons.
Wheat production calculator
Default is the winter wheat value; switch to 51.7 for spring wheat excluding durum, or use your local value.
Formula
The calculator multiplies acres by yield in bushels per acre, then multiplies bushels by the standard bushel weight.
Wheat yield conversion table
| Yield (bu/acre) | Pounds per acre | Kilograms per acre | Short tons per acre |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 1,800 | 816 | 0.90 |
| 40 | 2,400 | 1,089 | 1.20 |
| 50 | 3,000 | 1,361 | 1.50 |
| 51.7 | 3,102 | 1,407 | 1.55 |
| 54.9 | 3,294 | 1,494 | 1.65 |
| 60 | 3,600 | 1,633 | 1.80 |
| 70 | 4,200 | 1,905 | 2.10 |
| 80 | 4,800 | 2,177 | 2.40 |
| 90 | 5,400 | 2,449 | 2.70 |
How to interpret the 2025 values
USDA NASS publishes wheat results in the Small Grains Summary. For 2025 the final U.S. average was 54.9 bushels per acre for winter wheat and 51.7 bushels per acre for other spring wheat excluding durum. With the standard 60 lb bushel, 54.9 bu/acre equals 3,294 lb per acre before moisture, grade or contract adjustments.
For broader crop comparisons, use the U.S. crop yield per acre table. For crop-specific weights, use the bushel weight by crop table.
FAQ
What was the 2025 average wheat yield per acre in the U.S.?
USDA NASS reported a final 2025 U.S. average winter wheat yield of 54.9 bushels per acre and 51.7 bushels per acre for other spring wheat excluding durum.
What bushel weight does this wheat calculator use?
This page uses 60 lb per bushel, the standard U.S. bushel weight for wheat listed in the project bushel-weight table.
Why can final yield values differ from earlier reports?
USDA publishes forecasts during the season and final annual summaries later. This page uses final values, not mid-season forecasts.