Quarts to Liters Converter
Convert quarts (qt) to liters (L) and vice versa instantly. Perfect for cooking, baking, science, and everyday volume conversions. Supports both US liquid quarts and UK imperial quarts. Enter a value in either unit to get the equivalent volume.
What Is a Quart?
A quart (qt) is a unit of volume in both the US customary and UK imperial systems. There are two common types of quarts:
- US Liquid Quart: Equal to 0.946352946 liters. This is the standard quart used in the United States for most liquid measurements. It is equal to 2 pints or 1/4 gallon.
- UK Imperial Quart: Equal to 1.1365225 liters. This is the standard quart used in the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth countries. It is approximately 20% larger than the US quart.
A liter (L) is the metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter (dm³). One liter is approximately 1.05669 US quarts or 0.879877 UK quarts.
How Does the Quarts to Liters Converter Work?
The converter uses the exact conversion factors:
US Liquid Quart: 1 qt = 0.946352946 L
UK Imperial Quart: 1 qt = 1.1365225 L
To convert quarts to liters: L = qt × (0.946352946 for US, 1.1365225 for UK)
To convert liters to quarts: qt = L ÷ (0.946352946 for US, 1.1365225 for UK)
Simply enter a value in either quarts or liters, select the direction of conversion and quart type, and the calculator will instantly compute the equivalent volume.
Why Use This Quarts to Liters Converter?
- Two-Way Conversion: Convert from qt to L and from L to qt.
- US & UK Support: Choose between US liquid quarts and UK imperial quarts for accurate conversions.
- Precise Results: Uses the exact conversion factors.
- Scientific Notation: Display large or small numbers in scientific format.
- Free & Private: No registration, no data storage.
Common Volume Equivalents
- 1 US qt = 0.946 L = 2 US pints = 32 US fl oz
- 1 UK qt = 1.137 L = 2 UK pints = 40 UK fl oz
- 1 L ≈ 1.0567 US qt ≈ 0.8799 UK qt
- 1 US gallon = 4 US qt = 3.785 L
❓ Quarts to Liters Converter FAQ
How many liters are in a quart?
For US liquid quarts: 1 qt = 0.946353 L. For UK imperial quarts: 1 qt = 1.136523 L. The difference is due to the different definitions of the quart in each system.
How many quarts are in a liter?
For US quarts: 1 L = 1.05669 qt. For UK quarts: 1 L = 0.879877 qt.
What is the difference between a US quart and a UK quart?
The US quart is based on the US customary system and equals 0.946 L. The UK quart is based on the imperial system and equals 1.137 L. The UK quart is approximately 20% larger than the US quart.
What is the formula for converting quarts to liters?
For US quarts: L = qt × 0.946353. For UK quarts: L = qt × 1.136523. This converter automatically uses the correct factor based on your selection.
What is the formula for converting liters to quarts?
For US quarts: qt = L ÷ 0.946353. For UK quarts: qt = L ÷ 1.136523.
How many quarts are in a gallon?
There are 4 quarts in 1 US gallon and 4 quarts in 1 UK gallon. However, the gallon sizes differ, so 4 US quarts = 3.785 L, while 4 UK quarts = 4.546 L.
How many cups are in a quart?
There are 4 cups in 1 US quart and 4 cups in 1 UK quart. Note that cup sizes also differ between the US and UK systems.
How do I convert quarts to liters for cooking?
Multiply the number of quarts by 0.946 (US) or 1.137 (UK). For example, 2 US quarts = 2 × 0.946 = 1.892 L. This converter does the math for you.
How do I convert liters to quarts for a recipe?
Divide the number of liters by 0.946 (US) or 1.137 (UK). For example, 1 L = 1 ÷ 0.946 = 1.057 US quarts. This converter handles both directions.
What is the symbol for quarts?
The symbol for quarts is qt.
What is the symbol for liters?
The symbol for liters is L (or lowercase l).
Is a quart the same as a liter?
No. A quart is slightly smaller than a liter. 1 US quart = 0.946 L, so a quart is about 5% smaller than a liter. 1 UK quart = 1.137 L, so a UK quart is about 14% larger than a liter.
How do I convert quarts to liters in my head?
For US quarts, multiply by 0.95 (approximate). For example, 4 qt × 0.95 = 3.8 L. For UK quarts, multiply by 1.14 (approximate). For precise results, use this calculator.
Can I use this calculator for dry quarts?
This calculator uses liquid quart measurements. Dry quarts are slightly different (1 US dry quart = 1.101 L). For dry ingredients, it's best to use weight measurements for accuracy.
How many quarts are in 2 liters?
2 liters = 2 × 1.05669 = 2.11338 US quarts, or 2 × 0.879877 = 1.75975 UK quarts.
What is the difference between a quart and a liter in cooking?
In cooking, the difference matters when following recipes from different countries. US recipes use US quarts, while many European and Australian recipes use liters. Using the wrong conversion can significantly affect the outcome of your recipe.
Can I use this calculator for scientific measurements?
Yes. This calculator uses exact conversion factors and supports scientific notation, making it suitable for scientific, engineering, and industrial applications.