Quarts to Liters Converter
Convert volume between US quarts and metric liters with precision
Volume Conversion
US liquid quart (imperial system)
Metric liter (SI unit)
Conversion Formula
Quarts to Liters: liters = quarts × 0.946353
Liters to Quarts: quarts = liters ÷ 0.946353
Conversion factor: 1 US liquid quart = 0.946352946 liters
Common Quarts to Liters Conversions
| Quarts (US) | Liters | Common Use |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.473 | Small portion |
| 1 | 0.946 | Approximately 1 liter |
| 2 | 1.893 | Half gallon / 2 liters |
| 4 | 3.785 | 1 gallon / Milk jug |
| 5 | 4.732 | ~5 liter bottle |
| 8 | 7.571 | 2 gallons |
| 10 | 9.464 | Large container |
Example Calculations
Example 1: Convert 4 quarts to liters
Given: Volume = 4 quarts (1 gallon)
Formula: liters = quarts × 0.946353
Calculation: liters = 4 × 0.946353 = 3.785
Result: 4 quarts = 3.785 liters
Note: This is why 1 gallon is approximately equal to 3.8 liters
Example 2: Convert 5 liters to quarts
Given: Volume = 5 liters
Formula: quarts = liters ÷ 0.946353
Calculation: quarts = 5 ÷ 0.946353 = 5.284
Result: 5 liters = 5.284 quarts
Note: 5 liters is slightly more than 1.25 gallons (5 quarts)
Quick Reference
1 quart
= 0.946 liters (approx)
1 liter
= 1.057 quarts (approx)
1 gallon
= 3.785 liters
1 liter
= 1000 milliliters
Practical Applications
International recipe conversions
Beverage bottle sizes
Automotive fluid measurements
Scientific and laboratory work
Travel and international commerce
Water storage and hydration
Understanding Quarts and Liters
What is a Quart?
A quart is a unit of volume in the US customary system, representing one-quarter of a gallon. One US liquid quart equals exactly 0.946352946 liters or approximately 946 milliliters. The quart is commonly used in the United States for measuring liquids, especially in cooking, beverages, and automotive fluids.
Quart Applications
- •US cooking and recipes
- •Milk and juice containers
- •Motor oil and automotive fluids
- •Paint and chemical storage
What is a Liter?
A liter is the fundamental unit of volume in the metric system (SI units). One liter equals 1000 cubic centimeters or approximately 1.057 US quarts. The liter is used worldwide and is the standard for scientific measurements, international commerce, and most countries' everyday volume measurements. It provides a simpler, decimal-based system compared to imperial units.
Liter Applications
- •International recipes and cooking
- •Beverage bottles and containers
- •Scientific and laboratory work
- •Engine displacement (cars)
Conversion Relationship
The conversion between quarts and liters bridges imperial and metric systems: 1 quart = 0.946353 liters
- →To convert quarts to liters: multiply by 0.946353
- →To convert liters to quarts: divide by 0.946353 (or multiply by 1.057)
- →1 liter is slightly larger than 1 quart (about 5.7% more)
- →For quick mental math: 1 quart ≈ 1 liter (close approximation)
Important Notes
- ⚠️This converter uses US liquid quarts (not UK Imperial quarts which are larger)
- ⚠️UK Imperial quart = 1.136 liters (about 20% larger than US quart)
- ⚠️When using international recipes, check which measurement system is specified
- ⚠️The metric system (liters) is more precise for scientific and international use