Cups to Quarts Converter
Convert cups to quarts accurately for US and UK measurements
Volume Converter
Conversion Result
Conversion factor: 1 US quart = 4 cups
Formula: Quarts = Cups × 0.25
Quick Conversions
Example Calculation
Recipe Measurement Example
Problem: Convert 8 cups of broth to quarts for a soup recipe
Given: 8 cups (US measurement)
Conversion factor: 1 US quart = 4 cups
Solution
Quarts = Cups ÷ 4
Quarts = 8 ÷ 4
Result = 2 US quarts
Common Conversions
Kitchen Measurement Facts
1 US quart = 4 cups exactly
1 UK quart = 4.8 cups (approximately)
Quarter of a gallon = 1 quart
Common for large batch cooking
Essential for canning and preserving
Understanding Cups to Quarts Conversion
What are Cups and Quarts?
Cups and quarts are both volume measurements used in cooking and baking. The cup is perfect for individual ingredients, while quarts are ideal for larger quantities. A quart is literally "one quarter" of a gallon, making it a convenient unit for medium to large-volume cooking.
Volume Hierarchy
- •1 Gallon: 16 cups or 4 quarts
- •1 Quart: 4 cups or 2 pints
- •1 Pint: 2 cups or 16 fluid ounces
- •1 Cup: 8 fluid ounces or 16 tablespoons
Conversion Formulas
US: Quarts = Cups ÷ 4
or: Quarts = Cups × 0.25
UK: Quarts = Cups × 0.208333
Common Applications
- •Large batch cooking and meal prep
- •Canning and food preservation
- •Commercial food service
- •Recipe scaling for large groups