Convert Quart to Liter

One qt equals 0.946352946 L. This converter allows you to easily convert between Quart and Liter in real time.

Formula

qt × 0.946352946 = L

Example: 1 qt = 0.946352946 L

What is Quart?

The quart is a unit of volume in the US customary system, equal to one-quarter of a gallon or exactly 0.946352946 liters. The name derives from the Latin "quartus," meaning one-fourth. In the United States, motor oil is sold in quart bottles, and ice cream is commonly packaged in quart containers. Recipes for soups, stocks, and sauces often call for ingredients measured in quarts.

What is Liter?

The liter is a metric unit of volume equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters or one cubic decimeter. It was introduced in France in 1795 as part of the metric system. The liter is one of the most widely used volume units in everyday life, appearing on beverage containers, fuel pumps, and cooking recipes around the world. In most countries, gasoline is sold by the liter, and engine displacement in automobiles is also expressed in liters.