How to convert liters to us quarts
To convert a measurement in liters to us quarts, multiply the value by 1.056688. The conversion factor comes from the relationship between both units and the liter.
For example, to convert 5 L to us quarts: 5 × 1.056688 = 5.283441 qt.
What is a liter?
A liter is a metric unit of volume equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters or one cubic decimeter, about 0.264 US gallons. Introduced in France in 1795, the liter was originally defined as the volume of one kilogram of water. It is accepted for use with the SI and is the everyday unit of volume for liquids across most of the world.
Common uses of liters include: Beverage and bottle sizes; Fuel sold at the pump in most countries; Engine displacement (e.g. a 2.0 L engine); Cooking and liquid recipe quantities.
What is a us quart?
A US quart is a US customary unit of volume equal to one quarter of a gallon, 2 pints, or about 0.946 liters. The quart (from the Latin 'quartus', a fourth) is a quarter of a gallon. In US kitchens it is a common size for milk, stock, and storage containers, sitting just under one liter.
Common uses of us quarts include: Milk and dairy carton sizes in the US; Motor oil and automotive fluids; Cooking stock and liquid quantities; Food storage container sizing.
Liters to us quarts worked examples
Here are some common values converted:
1 L = 1.056688 qt 5 L = 5.283441 qt 10 L = 10.566882 qt 50 L = 52.83441 qt 100 L = 105.668821 qt
Frequently asked questions
How many us quarts are in one liter?
One liter (L) equals 1.056688 us quarts (qt). Multiply any value in liters by 1.056688 to convert to us quarts.
How do I convert liters to us quarts?
Multiply the value in liters by 1.056688. For example, 5 L × 1.056688 = 5.283441 qt.
How do I convert us quarts to liters?
Multiply the value in us quarts by 0.946352946, or divide by 1.056688. Use the swap button on the converter above to reverse the direction.
Is the liter to us quart conversion exact?
Conversions between metric volumes are exact by definition. US and imperial volumes are defined exactly relative to the liter, so these factors are exact.
What is the formula for liters to us quarts?
The formula is: qt = L × 1.056688. This comes from the definition of both units relative to the liter.