Quarts to Liters Converter

Relationship Between Quarts and Liters

The conversion between quarts and liters is based on the relationship where 1 US liquid quart equals approximately 0.946353 liters.

1 qt = 0.946353 L

Therefore,

1 L = 1.05669 qt

To convert quarts to liters, we multiply the value in quarts by 0.946353.

For example, 1 quart equals 0.946353 liters, and 4 quarts equal approximately 3.785 liters (1 gallon).

Quart (qt)

What is a Quart (qt)?

A quart (symbol: qt) is a unit of volume in the imperial and US customary systems. In the US, one liquid quart equals approximately 0.946353 liters. There are 4 quarts in a gallon and 2 pints in a quart.

Origin

The term "quart" comes from the Latin "quartus" meaning "a quarter," as it represents one quarter of a gallon. Historically, quarts have been used for measuring both liquid and dry volumes, though the US liquid quart and dry quart differ slightly.

Current Use

Quarts are primarily used in the United States for measuring liquids such as milk, beverages, and engine oil. They remain common in cooking recipes and grocery products in the US, though most other countries use liters.

Liter (L)

What is a Liter (L)?

A liter (symbol: L) is a unit of volume in the metric system, equal to one cubic decimeter (1 L = 1 dm³ = 0.001 m³). It is widely used for measuring liquids and is one of the most common volume units worldwide.

History and Origin of the Liter

The liter was introduced in France in 1795 during the French Revolution as part of the metric system. Originally defined as the volume of one kilogram of water at maximum density, it has since been redefined to equal exactly one cubic decimeter.

Modern Applications of Liters

Liters are used globally for measuring beverages, fuel, and other liquids. They are the standard unit for liquid volume in most countries and are essential in cooking, commerce, and scientific applications.

Quart to Liter Conversion Table

The conversion of quarts to liters for certain values are provided below: