Liter to US Quart Converter
Converts liter to us quart (L to qt) and back. The conversion factor is shown below every result.
How to Convert Liter to US Quart
What Is a Liter?
A liter (L), a metric volume unit, equals 1,000 cubic centimeters.
What Is an US Quart?
The US liquid quart (qt) is a US customary unit of volume equal to exactly 1/4 of a US gallon (0.946352946 L).
Common Liter to US Quart Reference Points
Real-world reference values for quick sanity checks.
| Item | Liter (L) | US Quart (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| A standard car engine oil fill (approx.) | 5 L | 5.28 qt |
| A 2-liter soda bottle | 2 L | 2.11 qt |
| Reference values are illustrative approximations for common items, not measured specifications. | ||
Liter to US Quart Conversion Table
| Liter (L) | US Quart (qt) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 L | 0.528344 qt |
| 1 L | 1.056688 qt |
| 2 L | 2.113376 qt |
| 4 L | 4.226753 qt |
| 5 L | 5.283441 qt |
| 10 L | 10.566882 qt |
| 20 L | 21.133764 qt |
| 50 L | 52.83441 qt |
| Source: NIST SP 811, Appendix B (1 US quart = 0.946352946 L exactly) | |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert liters to US quarts?
Multiply the liter value by 1.0566882094. For example, 4 L × 1.0566882094 = 4.227 qt.
Is this the US quart or the UK imperial quart?
This page uses the US liquid quart (0.946352946 L). The UK imperial quart is larger, about 1.1365 L, so a UK recipe or fuel figure quoted in quarts will need a different conversion factor.
How many quarts are in a gallon?
4 quarts make 1 US gallon, since the quart is defined as exactly 1/4 of a US gallon.
Related Volume Converters
A good measuring tool marked in both L and qt removes the guesswork at the point of use.