Quarts to Liters Converter
Convert US quarts to liters instantly. One US quart equals exactly 0.9463529 liters. Type in either box to convert both ways, then use the chart, worked examples and everyday sizes below.
How to convert US quarts to liters
Worked example: convert 250 US quarts to liters. Using liters ← US quarts × 0.946352946, we get 250 × 0.946352946 = 236.58824 L. To check the result, convert back: 236.58824 L ÷ 0.946352946 = 250 qt.
Us quarts to liters chart
| Us quarts (qt) | Liters (L) |
|---|---|
| 1 qt | 0.9463529 L |
| 2 qt | 1.892706 L |
| 3 qt | 2.839059 L |
| 4 qt | 3.785412 L |
| 5 qt | 4.731765 L |
| 6 qt | 5.678118 L |
| 8 qt | 7.570824 L |
| 10 qt | 9.463529 L |
| 12 qt | 11.35624 L |
| 15 qt | 14.19529 L |
| 20 qt | 18.92706 L |
| 25 qt | 23.65882 L |
| 30 qt | 28.39059 L |
| 40 qt | 37.85412 L |
| 50 qt | 47.31765 L |
| 75 qt | 70.97647 L |
| 100 qt | 94.63529 L |
| 150 qt | 141.9529 L |
| 200 qt | 189.2706 L |
| 250 qt | 236.5882 L |
| 500 qt | 473.1765 L |
| 1,000 qt | 946.3529 L |
Liters to US quarts (reverse)
| Liters (L) | Us quarts (qt) |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 1.056688 qt |
| 2 L | 2.113376 qt |
| 5 L | 5.283441 qt |
| 10 L | 10.56688 qt |
| 20 L | 21.13376 qt |
| 50 L | 52.83441 qt |
| 100 L | 105.6688 qt |
| 250 L | 264.1721 qt |
| 500 L | 528.3441 qt |
| 1,000 L | 1,056.688 qt |
About the US quart and the liter
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.
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.
One liter equals 1.056688 US quarts, which makes the liter the larger unit of the two.
Everyday sizes in US quarts and liters
| Everyday example (approximate) | In US quarts | In liters |
|---|---|---|
| A bottle of wine | 0.79252 qt | 0.75 L |
| A large water bottle | 1.0567 qt | 1 L |
| A 2-liter soft drink bottle | 2.1134 qt | 2 L |
| A bucket | 10.567 qt | 10 L |
| A car fuel tank | 52.834 qt | 50 L |
| A bathtub filled for a bath | 158.5 qt | 150 L |
Us quarts to liters FAQ
How many liters are in one US quart?
One US quart equals exactly 0.946352946 liters. In the other direction, one liter equals 1.0566882 US quarts.
How do I convert US quarts to liters without a calculator?
convert 250 US quarts to liters. Using liters ← US quarts × 0.946352946, we get 250 × 0.946352946 = 236.58824 L. To check the result, convert back: 236.58824 L ÷ 0.946352946 = 250 qt. For a quick estimate, round the factor to 0.95. Then 250 qt is about 237.5 L, compared with the exact 236.588 L (an error of 0.39%). That is close enough for planning, but use the calculator above when the number matters.
What is a bucket in liters?
A bucket is about 10.567 US quarts, which is 10 liters. Treat that as an approximate everyday figure rather than an official measurement.
Are the US quarts and liters the same in every country?
The US liquid quart is 0.946353 L and the imperial quart is 1.13652 L. The liter is exactly 1 dm³ and is identical in every country.