Liters to Quarts Converter
Convert liters to US quarts instantly. One liter equals exactly 1.056688 US quarts. Type in either box to convert both ways, then use the chart, worked examples and everyday sizes below.
How to convert liters to US quarts
Worked example: convert 250 liters to US quarts. Using US quarts ← liters × 1.056688209, we get 250 × 1.056688209 = 264.17205 qt. To check the result, convert back: 264.17205 qt ÷ 1.056688209 = 250 L.
Liters to US quarts chart
| Liters (L) | Us quarts (qt) |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 1.056688 qt |
| 2 L | 2.113376 qt |
| 3 L | 3.170065 qt |
| 4 L | 4.226753 qt |
| 5 L | 5.283441 qt |
| 6 L | 6.340129 qt |
| 8 L | 8.453506 qt |
| 10 L | 10.56688 qt |
| 12 L | 12.68026 qt |
| 15 L | 15.85032 qt |
| 20 L | 21.13376 qt |
| 25 L | 26.41721 qt |
| 30 L | 31.70065 qt |
| 40 L | 42.26753 qt |
| 50 L | 52.83441 qt |
| 75 L | 79.25162 qt |
| 100 L | 105.6688 qt |
| 150 L | 158.5032 qt |
| 200 L | 211.3376 qt |
| 250 L | 264.1721 qt |
| 500 L | 528.3441 qt |
| 1,000 L | 1,056.688 qt |
Us quarts to liters (reverse)
| Us quarts (qt) | Liters (L) |
|---|---|
| 1 qt | 0.9463529 L |
| 2 qt | 1.892706 L |
| 5 qt | 4.731765 L |
| 10 qt | 9.463529 L |
| 20 qt | 18.92706 L |
| 50 qt | 47.31765 L |
| 100 qt | 94.63529 L |
| 250 qt | 236.5882 L |
| 500 qt | 473.1765 L |
| 1,000 qt | 946.3529 L |
About the liter and the US quart
The liter (litre) is 1,000 milliliters, or one cubic decimeter. It is the standard unit for drinks, fuel and fluid capacity almost everywhere outside the US, where gallons are still used at the pump.
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 liter equals 1.056688 US quarts, which makes the liter the larger unit of the two.
Everyday sizes in liters and US quarts
| Everyday example (approximate) | In liters | In US quarts |
|---|---|---|
| A bottle of wine | 0.75 L | 0.79252 qt |
| A large water bottle | 1 L | 1.0567 qt |
| A 2-liter soft drink bottle | 2 L | 2.1134 qt |
| A bucket | 10 L | 10.567 qt |
| A car fuel tank | 50 L | 52.834 qt |
| A bathtub filled for a bath | 150 L | 158.5 qt |
Liters to US quarts FAQ
How many US quarts are in one liter?
One liter equals exactly 1.056688209 US quarts. In the other direction, one US quart equals 0.94635295 liters.
How do I convert liters to US quarts without a calculator?
convert 250 liters to US quarts. Using US quarts ← liters × 1.056688209, we get 250 × 1.056688209 = 264.17205 qt. To check the result, convert back: 264.17205 qt ÷ 1.056688209 = 250 L. For a quick estimate, round the factor to 1.1. Then 250 L is about 275 qt, compared with the exact 264.172 qt (an error of 4.1%). 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 10 liters, which is 10.567 US quarts. Treat that as an approximate everyday figure rather than an official measurement.
Are the liters and US quarts the same in every country?
The liter is exactly 1 dm³ and is identical in every country. The US liquid quart is 0.946353 L and the imperial quart is 1.13652 L.