Liter to US Quart Conversion Chart
| Liter (litres) | US Quart (quart) | Reference Benchmark | Formula Step |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 litres | 0.528344 quart | Half-Liter European Spring Mineral Water Bottle | 0.5 × 1.056688 = 0.528344 qt-us |
| 1 litres | 1.056688 quart | Standard Metric Glass Bottle Milk Serving | 1 × 1.056688 = 1.056688 qt-us |
| 1.5 litres | 1.585032 quart | Standard Magnum Wine Bottle Liquid Measure | 1.5 × 1.056688 = 1.585032 qt-us |
| 2 litres | 2.113376 quart | Two-Liter Grocery Carbonated Soft Drink Bottle | 2 × 1.056688 = 2.113376 qt-us |
| 2.5 litres | 2.64172 quart | Commercial Kitchen Vegetable Stock Pitcher | 2.5 × 1.056688 = 2.64172 qt-us |
| 3 litres | 3.170064 quart | Triple-Liter Professional Sauce Stockpot | 3 × 1.056688 = 3.170064 qt-us |
| 4 litres | 4.226752 quart | Automotive Engine Crankcase Synthetic Oil Change | 4 × 1.056688 = 4.226752 qt-us |
| 5 litres | 5.28344 quart | Five-Liter European Motor Engine Lubricant Jug | 5 × 1.056688 = 5.28344 qt-us |
| 10 litres | 10.56688 quart | Small Janitorial Cleaning Bucket Liquid Volume | 10 × 1.056688 = 10.56688 qt-us |
| 15 litres | 15.85032 quart | Homebrewing Fermentation Vessel Primary Volume | 15 × 1.056688 = 15.85032 qt-us |
| 20 litres | 21.13376 quart | Commercial Beverage Dispensary Carboy Keg | 20 × 1.056688 = 21.13376 qt-us |
| 25 litres | 26.4172 quart | Agricultural Pesticide Backpack Sprayer Tank | 25 × 1.056688 = 26.4172 qt-us |
| 50 litres | 52.8344 quart | European Compact Passenger Automobile Fuel Tank | 50 × 1.056688 = 52.8344 qt-us |
| 75 litres | 79.2516 quart | Commercial Bakery Stainless Mixing Kettle Tank | 75 × 1.056688 = 79.2516 qt-us |
| 100 litres | 105.6688 quart | Cylindrical Chemical Batch Processing Drum | 100 × 1.056688 = 105.6688 qt-us |
Liter to US Quart Formula & Unit Definitions
One liter equals approximately 1.056688 US liquid quarts (1 L ≈ 1.0567 qt). To convert liters to US quarts, divide by 0.946353 (or multiply by 1.056688). Conversely, to convert US quarts to liters, multiply by 0.946353.
Quick Estimation: A liter is just slightly larger than a US quart (+5.7%). If you have liters, add about 6% to get the approximate number of US quarts.
Liter Scale (L)
Accepted Non-SI Metric Unit- Creator & Origin: Defined in France in 1795 as 1 cubic decimeter (1 dm³).
- Standard Definition: Recognized by the BIPM as equal to exactly 0.001 cubic meters (1,000 mL).
- Everyday Focus: Global beverage packaging, automotive engine fluids, and laboratory chemistry.
US Liquid Quart (qt)
US Customary Liquid Unit- Creator & Origin: Derived from the historic English Winchester wine gallon tradition.
- Standard Definition: Exactly 1/4 of a US gallon, defined by NIST as 0.946352946 liters (57.75 in³).
- Everyday Focus: Automotive motor oil bottles, culinary milk jugs, and paint cans in the US.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.How many US quarts are in one liter?
One liter equals approximately 1.056688 US liquid quarts. This means 1 liter is roughly 5.7% larger than 1 US quart.
Q.What is the formula to convert liters to US quarts?
The formula is: US Quarts = Liters × 1.056688 (or Liters ÷ 0.946353). For example, 4 L × 1.056688 ≈ 4.2267 qt.
Q.How do I reverse this calculation from US quarts to liters?
To convert US quarts back to liters, multiply by 0.946353. You can also use our dedicated US Quart to Liter Converter.
Q.Is a US quart the same as an Imperial quart?
No. A US liquid quart equals 0.946353 liters, whereas a British Imperial quart equals approximately 1.136523 liters (about 20% larger).