Quarts to Liters Converter

About the qt to l calculation

One quart is exactly 0.946353 liters, so converting between them is a single multiplication. Enter any value above and the result updates as you type. A quarter of a US gallon, and exactly two US pints. The metric volume standard — one litre is exactly 1,000 cm³.

Formula

L = qt × 0.946353

1 qt = 0.946353 L
1 L = 1.0567 qt

Worked example

To convert 1 qt, multiply by 0.946353: 1 × 0.946353 = 0.946353 L.

Frequently asked questions

How many liters are in a quart?

There are 0.946353 liters in one quart. To convert any amount, multiply the number of quarts by 0.946353.

How do I convert liters back to quarts?

Divide instead of multiplying, or equivalently multiply by 1.0567. One liter is 1.0567 quarts.

Is this conversion exact?

Yes. Since the international agreement of 1959, the relationship between quarts and liters 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?

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

Sources

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