The Scheffel was the German bushel.

Scheffel is also used as a German surname. Notable people include:

David Scheffel, Canadian anthropologist Johan Henrik Scheffel (1690-1781), Swedish artist Joseph Viktor von Scheffel (1826–1886), German poet and novelist Mark Scheffel (born 1959), American politician Michael Scheffel (born 1958), professor for the history of modern German literature Rudolf Scheffel (1915–1983), German Luftwaffe ace Tom Scheffel (born 1994), German footballer

See also

Scheffel Hall, Manhattan, New York City Scheffler