Liter to Quart (US)
Instantly convert Liter (L) to Quart (US) (qt). Free online converter with accurate results.
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Quart (US) (qt)
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qt = L × 1.05669
Quick Reference: Liter to Quart (US)
| L | qt |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.0567 |
| 5 | 5.2834 |
| 10 | 10.5669 |
| 25 | 26.4172 |
| 50 | 52.8344 |
| 100 | 105.6688 |
How to Convert Liter to Quart (US)
Formula:
qt = L × 1.05669
Example:
2 L = 2.1134 qt
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About Liter and Quart (US)
Quarts are used in the US for medium liquid volumes. One liter equals approximately 1.057 US quarts. The quart literally means 'quarter' (of a gallon), so 4 quarts make a gallon.
Common Uses for This Conversion
Converting European automotive oil specifications, understanding US recipes for soups and stocks, and translating American container sizes.
💡Did You Know?
The quart has ancient origins—it was standardized in England during the reign of Henry VII. Like gallons, US and imperial quarts differ: a US quart is 946 mL while an imperial quart is 1,136 mL.
Frequently Asked Questions
1 liter = 1.057 US quarts (exactly 1,000 mL ÷ 946.353 mL). Because the ratio is so close to 1, it is easy to underestimate: a 1-liter European carton of juice is about 5.7% more than a US quart container. For recipes, round to 1 qt only when precision is not critical; otherwise use 1.057.
2 liters = 2.113 US quarts. A standard 2-liter soda bottle holds just over half a US gallon (2 qts = 1.893 L, so 2 L is about 220 mL more). In the kitchen, a 2-liter stockpot recipe yields roughly 2 qt 4 fl oz — close enough to a 2-quart serving suggestion but not exact.
3 liters = 3.170 US quarts. A 3-liter engine-oil top-up (common in smaller European engines) equals about 3 qts 5½ fl oz. When buying motor oil in the US, 3 quarts (2.84 L) is slightly short — buy 4 quarts and check the dipstick.
A US quart = 946 mL; an imperial (UK) quart = 1,136 mL — about 20% larger. The difference matters for automotive fluids and older British recipes. If a UK recipe calls for 1 imperial quart of stock, that is 1,136 mL, not the 946 mL a US-quart measure gives you. Always check which quart a recipe or spec sheet means.
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