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Quart (US liquid) (qt)

Exactly 1/4 of a US gallon.

What is a US quart?

Symbol
qt
Quantity
Volume
Unit system
US customary
Definition
Exactly 1/4 of a US gallon.
Exact
Yes, the value is exact by definition
Source
NIST Special Publication 811 (2008), Appendix B.8 (US liquid measures derive from the exact 231 cubic inch gallon)

Common applications

Used in the United States for milk, motor oil and cooking. One US quart equals two US pints.

Quart (US liquid) in other volume units

Quart (US liquid) quick reference

Quart (US liquid) in other units
Quart (US liquid)LiterGallon (US liquid)Milliliter
1 qt= 0.946352946 L= 0.25 gal= 946.352946 mL
10 qt= 9.46352946 L= 2.5 gal= 9463.52946 mL
100 qt= 94.6352946 L= 25 gal= 94635.2946 mL
1000 qt= 946.352946 L= 250 gal= 946352.946 mL

Where the US quart fits

The next smaller volume unit is the imperial pint (imp pt). 1 qt ≈ 1.665348369 imp pt, and 1 imp pt ≈ 0.6004749628 qt.

The next larger volume unit is the liter (L). 1 qt = 0.946352946 L, and 1 L ≈ 1.056688209 qt.

Frequently asked questions

How many liters are in one US quart?
One US quart = 0.946352946 L (liters).
How many US gallons are in one US quart?
One US quart = 0.25 gal (US gallons).
How many milliliters are in one US quart?
One US quart = 946.352946 mL (milliliters).