Gallon (US) to Quart (US) Converter (gal to qt)
1 gallon (us) = 4 quart (us). A US gallon holds exactly 4 quarts, 8 pints or 16 cups.
Result
3 gal = 11.999994 qt
How to convert gallon (us) to quart (us)
A US gallon holds exactly 4 quarts, 8 pints or 16 cups. The relationship is the backbone of US liquid measure and is used in cooking, car fluids and paint.
Formula
qt = gal × 4
Worked example
3 gal × 4 = 12 qt
Gallon (US) to Quart (US) quick-reference table
| Gallon (US) (gal) | Quart (US) (qt) |
|---|---|
| 1 gal | 4 qt |
| 5 gal | 20 qt |
| 10 gal | 40 qt |
| 25 gal | 99.9999 qt |
| 50 gal | 200 qt |
| 100 gal | 400 qt |
Real-life examples
3 gallons of paint is 12 quarts, and a 5 gallon bucket holds 20 quarts.
Frequently asked questions
How many quarts are in a gallon?
There are exactly 4 quarts in a US gallon.
How many pints are in a gallon?
There are 8 pints in a gallon, because a quart holds 2 pints.
What is 1 gallon (us) in quart (us)?
1 gallon (us) = 4 quart (us) (gal to qt).
What is the formula to convert gal to qt?
qt = gal × 4. For example, 3 gal × 4 = 12 qt.
How do I convert qt back to gal?
Use the reverse converter: 1 quart (us) = 0.25 gallon (us). Check: 12 qt converts back to 3 gal.
Reverse conversion
Need the other direction? Quart (US) to Gallon (US) converter (qt to gal): 1 quart (us) = 0.25 gallon (us).
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