Liters to Quarts Converter

About the l to qt calculation

One liter is exactly 1.0567 quarts, so converting between them is a single multiplication. Enter any value above and the result updates as you type. The metric volume standard — one litre is exactly 1,000 cm³. A quarter of a US gallon, and exactly two US pints.

Formula

qt = L × 1.0567

1 L = 1.0567 qt
1 qt = 0.946353 L

Worked example

To convert 2 L, multiply by 1.0567: 2 × 1.0567 = 2.1134 qt.

Frequently asked questions

How many quarts are in a liter?

There are 1.0567 quarts in one liter. To convert any amount, multiply the number of liters by 1.0567.

How do I convert quarts back to liters?

Divide instead of multiplying, or equivalently multiply by 0.946353. One quart is 0.946353 liters.

Is this conversion exact?

Yes. Since the international agreement of 1959, the relationship between liters and quarts is defined exactly rather than measured, so the only rounding here is in how many decimal places we show.

Where is each of these units used?

Liters: the metric volume standard — one litre is exactly 1,000 cm³. Quarts: a quarter of a US gallon, and exactly two US pints.

Sources

• NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units