Quart to Liter Converter
Quickly and accurately convert volume measurements from quarts to liters with our free online Quart to Liter Converter. Perfect for cooking, laboratory work, and more.
Common Conversions
| US Quarts (qt) | Liters (L) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 qt | 0.473176 L |
| 1 qt | 0.946353 L |
| 2 qt | 1.892706 L |
| 3 qt | 2.839059 L |
| 4 qt (1 gallon) | 3.785412 L |
| 5 qt | 4.731765 L |
| 8 qt (2 gallons) | 7.570824 L |
| 10 qt | 9.46353 L |
How It Works
Converting from US quarts (qt) to liters (L) is a common volume conversion, especially when working with recipes, laboratory measurements, or when converting between US customary and metric systems.
Conversion Formula:
1 US quart = 0.946353 liters
To convert US quarts to liters, multiply the quart value by 0.946353:
Liters = US Quarts × 0.946353
Example Calculation:
To convert 3 US quarts to liters:
Liters = 3 qt × 0.946353 = 2.839059 L
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.
US Customary Volume Measurement Hierarchy:
- 1 gallon = 4 quarts
- 1 quart = 2 pints
- 1 pint = 2 cups
- 1 cup = 8 fluid ounces
- 1 fluid ounce = 2 tablespoons
- 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons
Frequently Asked Questions
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 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’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 UK quart is approximately 1.2 US quarts. This converter uses the US quart, which is the standard in the United States.
Why would I need to convert quarts to liters?
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 0.946353 liters per US quart, 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 liters back to quarts?
To convert from liters to US quarts, multiply the liter value by 1.05669 (or divide by 0.946353). Alternatively, you can use our Liter to Quart Converter for quick and accurate conversions.