Quart (US) to Liter Converter (qt to L)
1 quart (us) = 0.946353 liter. A US liquid quart is a quarter of a gallon, or 0.946353 liters, so a quart is slightly less than a liter.
Result
5 qt = 4.731765 L
How to convert quart (us) to liter
A US liquid quart is a quarter of a gallon, or 0.946353 liters, so a quart is slightly less than a liter. Quarts are used for motor oil, milk and soup in US recipes.
Formula
L = qt × 0.946353
Worked example
5 qt × 0.946353 = 4.73177 L
Quart (US) to Liter quick-reference table
| Quart (US) (qt) | Liter (L) |
|---|---|
| 1 qt | 0.946353 L |
| 5 qt | 4.73177 L |
| 10 qt | 9.46353 L |
| 25 qt | 23.6588 L |
| 50 qt | 47.3177 L |
| 100 qt | 94.6353 L |
Real-life examples
A 5 quart oil change is 4.73 L, and a 2 quart pitcher is about 1.89 L.
Frequently asked questions
Is a quart bigger than a liter?
No. A US quart is 0.946 L, about 5 percent less than a liter.
How many quarts are in a gallon?
There are exactly 4 quarts in a US gallon.
What is 1 quart (us) in liter?
1 quart (us) = 0.946353 liter (qt to L).
What is the formula to convert qt to L?
L = qt × 0.946353. For example, 5 qt × 0.946353 = 4.73177 L.
How do I convert L back to qt?
Use the reverse converter: 1 liter = 1.05669 quart (us). Check: 4.73177 L converts back to 5 qt.
Reverse conversion
Need the other direction? Liter to Quart (US) converter (L to qt): 1 liter = 1.05669 quart (us).
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