Liters to Quarts Converter
Convert between liters and US liquid quarts with precision and bidirectional functionality
Convert Liters and Quarts
Metric unit of volume (1000 milliliters)
US liquid quart (quarter of a gallon)
Conversion Results
Conversion Factor: 1 Liter = 1.05669 US Liquid Quarts
Formula: Quarts = Liters × 1.05669 | Liters = Quarts × 0.946353
Quick Conversions
Conversion Table
| Liters (L) | Quarts (qt) |
|---|---|
| 0.25 | 0.264 |
| 0.5 | 0.528 |
| 1 | 1.057 |
| 2 | 2.113 |
| 3 | 3.170 |
| 4 | 4.227 |
| 5 | 5.283 |
| 10 | 10.567 |
| 20 | 21.134 |
| 50 | 52.834 |
Unit Information
Liter (L)
The basic unit of volume in the metric system. Equal to 1000 milliliters or 1000 cubic centimeters.
Quart (qt)
A US liquid quart is equal to 1/4 of a US gallon or 2 pints. Commonly used for measuring liquids.
Practical Examples
Cooking & Baking
Recipe conversions between metric and imperial measurements
Automotive
Engine oil, coolant, and fluid capacity measurements
Household
Paint, cleaning solutions, and liquid storage containers
Scientific
Laboratory measurements and chemical solutions
Conversion Tips
1 liter ≈ 1.06 quarts (easy approximation)
4 quarts = 1 US gallon = 3.785 liters
For quick cooking estimates: multiply liters by 1 for approximate quarts
Imperial quarts (UK) are different from US liquid quarts
Understanding Liters and Quarts Conversion
About the Units
The liter is a metric unit of volume widely used around the world, while the quart is an imperial unit commonly used in the United States. Understanding the conversion between these units is essential for cooking, automotive work, and scientific applications.
Conversion Formula
1 Liter = 1.05669 US Liquid Quarts
1 US Liquid Quart = 0.946353 Liters
Common Applications
- •Cooking: Converting recipe measurements between metric and imperial
- •Automotive: Engine oil, coolant, and other fluid capacities
- •Laboratory: Scientific measurements and chemical preparations
- •Household: Paint, cleaning solutions, and container capacities
Note: This calculator uses US liquid quarts. Imperial quarts (used in the UK) are slightly larger at 1.136 liters per quart.