Liter to Quart Converter
Quickly and accurately convert volume measurements from liters to quarts with our free online Liter to Quart Converter. Perfect for cooking, laboratory work, and more.
Common Conversions
| Liters (L) | US Quarts (qt) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 L | 0.528345 qt |
| 1 L | 1.05669 qt |
| 2 L | 2.11338 qt |
| 3 L | 3.17007 qt |
| 3.78541 L (1 gallon) | 4 qt |
| 5 L | 5.28345 qt |
| 7.57082 L (2 gallons) | 8 qt |
| 10 L | 10.5669 qt |
How It Works
Converting from liters (L) to US quarts (qt) is a common volume conversion, especially when working with recipes, laboratory measurements, or when converting between metric and US customary systems.
Conversion Formula:
1 liter = 1.05669 US quarts
To convert liters to US quarts, multiply the liter value by 1.05669:
US Quarts = Liters × 1.05669
Example Calculation:
To convert 3 liters to US quarts:
US Quarts = 3 L × 1.05669 = 3.17007 qt
Our converter handles this calculation automatically and provides results with up to 9 decimal places for precision. It also formats the result to remove unnecessary trailing zeros for better readability.
Metric Volume Measurement Hierarchy:
- 1 kiloliter (kL) = 1,000 liters
- 1 liter (L) = 1,000 milliliters
- 1 milliliter (mL) = 1 cubic centimeter (cc)
- 1 milliliter (mL) = 1,000 microliters (μL)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a liter?
A liter (L) is a metric unit of volume equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters or 1 cubic decimeter. It’s commonly used worldwide for measuring the volume of liquids and some solids. One liter of water weighs approximately 1 kilogram at 4°C.
What is a US quart?
A US quart (qt) is a unit of volume in the US customary system, equal to 32 US fluid ounces, 4 cups, or 2 pints. It’s approximately 946.353 milliliters. Quarts are commonly used in the United States for measuring larger volumes of liquids in cooking, for milk and other beverages, and for various household products.
What’s the difference between US and UK quarts?
The US liquid quart (946.353 mL) is smaller than the UK (imperial) quart (1,136.52 mL). This means 1 liter is approximately 1.057 US quarts but only about 0.88 UK quarts. This converter uses the US quart, which is the standard in the United States.
Why would I need to convert liters to quarts?
This conversion is commonly needed when following recipes from different countries, working with international standards, or when using measuring tools calibrated in different units. For example, if you have a European recipe that calls for ingredients in liters but your measuring tools are in quarts.
How accurate is this converter?
Our converter uses the standard conversion factor of 1.05669 US quarts per liter, which is accurate to the commonly accepted international standard. The calculator can display results with up to 9 decimal places for high precision needs.
How do I convert quarts back to liters?
To convert from US quarts to liters, multiply the quart value by 0.946353 (or divide by 1.05669). Alternatively, you can use our Quart to Liter Converter for quick and accurate conversions.