How to convert us gallons to us quarts
To convert a measurement in us gallons to us quarts, multiply the value by 4. The conversion factor comes from the relationship between both units and the liter.
For example, to convert 5 gal to us quarts: 5 × 4 = 20 qt.
What is a us gallon?
A US gallon is a US customary unit of volume equal to 4 quarts, 128 fluid ounces, or exactly 3.785411784 liters. The US gallon is based on the old English wine gallon of 231 cubic inches. It is smaller than the imperial gallon used in the UK and Commonwealth, a frequent source of fuel-economy confusion.
Common uses of us gallons include: Fuel sold at the pump in the US; Milk, water, and beverage jug sizes; Paint and household liquid quantities; Vehicle fuel-economy figures (miles per gallon).
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.
US Gallons to us quarts worked examples
Here are some common values converted:
1 gal = 4 qt 5 gal = 20 qt 10 gal = 40 qt 50 gal = 200 qt 100 gal = 400 qt
Frequently asked questions
How many us quarts are in one us gallon?
One us gallon (gal) equals 4 us quarts (qt). Multiply any value in us gallons by 4 to convert to us quarts.
How do I convert us gallons to us quarts?
Multiply the value in us gallons by 4. For example, 5 gal × 4 = 20 qt.
How do I convert us quarts to us gallons?
Multiply the value in us quarts by 0.25, or divide by 4. Use the swap button on the converter above to reverse the direction.
Is the us gallon 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 us gallons to us quarts?
The formula is: qt = gal × 4. This comes from the definition of both units relative to the liter.