Gallons to Quarts Converter
Convert US gallons to US quarts instantly. One US gallon equals exactly 4 US quarts. Type in either box to convert both ways, then use the chart, worked examples and everyday sizes below.
How to convert US gallons to US quarts
Worked example: convert 250 US gallons to US quarts. Using US quarts ← US gallons × 4, we get 250 × 4 = 1,000 qt. To check the result, convert back: 1,000 qt ÷ 4 = 250 gal.
Us gallons to US quarts chart
| Us gallons (gal) | Us quarts (qt) |
|---|---|
| 1 gal | 4 qt |
| 2 gal | 8 qt |
| 3 gal | 12 qt |
| 4 gal | 16 qt |
| 5 gal | 20 qt |
| 6 gal | 24 qt |
| 8 gal | 32 qt |
| 10 gal | 40 qt |
| 12 gal | 48 qt |
| 15 gal | 60 qt |
| 20 gal | 80 qt |
| 25 gal | 100 qt |
| 30 gal | 120 qt |
| 40 gal | 160 qt |
| 50 gal | 200 qt |
| 75 gal | 300 qt |
| 100 gal | 400 qt |
| 150 gal | 600 qt |
| 200 gal | 800 qt |
| 250 gal | 1,000 qt |
| 500 gal | 2,000 qt |
| 1,000 gal | 4,000 qt |
Us quarts to US gallons (reverse)
| Us quarts (qt) | Us gallons (gal) |
|---|---|
| 1 qt | 0.25 gal |
| 2 qt | 0.5 gal |
| 5 qt | 1.25 gal |
| 10 qt | 2.5 gal |
| 20 qt | 5 gal |
| 50 qt | 12.5 gal |
| 100 qt | 25 gal |
| 250 qt | 62.5 gal |
| 500 qt | 125 gal |
| 1,000 qt | 250 gal |
About the US gallon and the US quart
The US liquid gallon divides into 4 quarts, 8 pints or 16 cups. It is the unit on US fuel pumps and for milk jugs; the UK imperial gallon is about 20% larger.
A US liquid quart is a quarter of a gallon, or 946.353 milliliters. It is the container size for motor oil, milk and paint in the United States; the imperial quart is 1.1365 liters.
One US gallon equals 4 US quarts, which makes the US gallon the larger unit of the two.
Everyday sizes in US gallons and US quarts
| Everyday example (approximate) | In US gallons | In US quarts |
|---|---|---|
| A large water bottle | 0.26417 gal | 1.0567 qt |
| A 2-liter soft drink bottle | 0.52834 gal | 2.1134 qt |
| A bucket | 2.6417 gal | 10.567 qt |
| A car fuel tank | 13.209 gal | 52.834 qt |
| A bathtub filled for a bath | 39.626 gal | 158.5 qt |
| A hot-water cylinder | 52.834 gal | 211.34 qt |
Us gallons to US quarts FAQ
How many US quarts are in one US gallon?
One US gallon equals exactly 4 US quarts. In the other direction, one US quart equals 0.25 US gallons.
How do I convert US gallons to US quarts without a calculator?
convert 250 US gallons to US quarts. Using US quarts ← US gallons × 4, we get 250 × 4 = 1,000 qt. To check the result, convert back: 1,000 qt ÷ 4 = 250 gal. For a quick estimate, round the factor to 4. Then 250 gal is about 1,000 qt, compared with the exact 1,000 qt (an error of 0%). That is close enough for planning, but use the calculator above when the number matters.
What is a bucket in US quarts?
A bucket is about 2.6417 US gallons, which is 10.567 US quarts. Treat that as an approximate everyday figure rather than an official measurement.
Are the US gallons and US quarts the same in every country?
The US gallon is exactly 3.785411784 L and the UK imperial gallon is 4.54609 L. The US liquid quart is 0.946353 L and the imperial quart is 1.13652 L.