Equivalent in Liters:
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How many liters are in a quart?
There are 0.946353 liters in one US quart. A quart is slightly smaller than a liter — about 5.7% less. The quart is a US customary unit, while the liter is the standard metric unit of volume used internationally.
How to convert quarts to liters
To convert US quarts to liters, multiply the number of quarts by 0.946353.
Liters = Quarts × 0.946353
For example, to convert 4 quarts to liters:
4 × 0.946353 = 3.785 liters
To convert in the other direction — liters to quarts — multiply by 1.05669:
Quarts = Liters × 1.05669
You can also use the liters to quarts converter for the reverse calculation.
Quarts, gallons, and liters
Quarts sit between pints and gallons in the US customary system:
- 1 gallon = 4 quarts = 3.785 liters
- 1 quart = 2 pints = 0.946 liters
- 1 pint = 2 cups = 0.473 liters
For larger volume conversions, see the gallons to liters converter.
Quarts to Liters Conversion Table
Quick reference for common quart to liter conversions (US quarts):
| US Quarts | Liters |
|---|---|
| 1 qt | 0.946 L |
| 2 qt | 1.893 L |
| 3 qt | 2.839 L |
| 4 qt | 3.785 L |
| 5 qt | 4.732 L |
| 8 qt | 7.571 L |
| 10 qt | 9.464 L |
| 16 qt | 15.142 L |
| 20 qt | 18.927 L |
| 32 qt | 30.283 L |
When do you need to convert quarts to liters?
- Cooking and recipes: US recipes commonly use quarts for larger liquid quantities. If you're following a metric recipe or scaling up, converting to liters keeps your measurements consistent.
- Engine oil: Motor oil is sold in quarts in the US. If your vehicle's manual specifies capacity in liters, this converter helps you buy the right amount.
- Homebrewing: Beer and wine recipes may call for quarts or liters depending on their origin. Accurate conversion is important when scaling batch sizes.
- Paint and coatings: Paint is often sold in quart cans in the US. Coverage area estimates may be given in liters per square meter, making the conversion useful for planning.
FAQs
There are approximately 0.946353 liters in one US quart. To convert quarts to liters, multiply the number of quarts by 0.946353.
There are approximately 1.05669 US quarts in one liter. To convert liters to quarts, multiply the number of liters by 1.05669.
There are approximately 1.893 liters in 2 US quarts (2 × 0.946353 = 1.893).
There are approximately 3.785 liters in 4 US quarts — which is also equal to 1 US gallon.
No, but they are close in size. A US quart equals 0.946353 liters, meaning a quart is about 5.7% smaller than a liter.
There are exactly 4 US quarts in one US gallon.