Quarts to Milliliters Converter
Convert between US quarts and milliliters instantly with bidirectional conversion
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US liquid quarts
Metric milliliters
Conversion Formula
Quarts to Milliliters: mL = qt × 946.353
Milliliters to Quarts: qt = mL ÷ 946.353
Quick Conversion Table
| Quarts (qt) | Milliliters (mL) | Liters (L) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.25 qt | 236.59 mL | 0.237 L |
| 0.5 qt | 473.18 mL | 0.473 L |
| 1 qt | 946.35 mL | 0.946 L |
| 2 qt | 1892.71 mL | 1.893 L |
| 3 qt | 2839.06 mL | 2.839 L |
| 4 qt | 3785.41 mL | 3.785 L |
| 5 qt | 4731.76 mL | 4.732 L |
| 10 qt | 9463.53 mL | 9.464 L |
Common Conversions
Quick Facts
1 US quart = 946.353 milliliters
1 quart = 1/4 gallon = 4 cups
1 liter ≈ 1.057 quarts
Quart comes from "quarter gallon"
US and UK quarts differ slightly
Understanding Quarts and Milliliters
What is a Quart?
A quart is a unit of volume in the US customary system, equal to one-quarter of a gallon. It's commonly used for measuring liquids in cooking, especially in American recipes. One US liquid quart equals approximately 946.353 milliliters.
Common Uses of Quarts
- •Milk and juice containers (half-gallon cartons)
- •Cooking measurements in American recipes
- •Oil and automotive fluid measurements
- •Beverage serving sizes
What is a Milliliter?
A milliliter is a metric unit of volume equal to one-thousandth of a liter. It's widely used internationally for measuring liquids in cooking, medicine, and science. Milliliters provide precise measurements and are part of the metric system.
Common Uses of Milliliters
- •Medical dosing and prescriptions
- •International cooking recipes
- •Laboratory measurements
- •Beverage packaging (soda, water bottles)
💡 Conversion Tip
When converting recipes from US measurements to metric, remember that 1 quart is just slightly less than 1 liter (about 946 mL vs 1000 mL). For most cooking purposes, you can approximate 1 quart as 1 liter with minimal impact on the final result.
Practical Examples
🥛 Recipe Conversion
A soup recipe calls for 2 quarts of broth
= 1,892.71 mL (≈ 1.9 liters)
🍹 Beverage Making
A punch recipe needs 3 quarts of juice
= 2,839.06 mL (≈ 2.8 liters)
🔬 Lab Measurement
Convert 500 mL to quarts for experiment
= 0.5283 quarts (≈ 0.53 qt)