Convert Liter to Quart – Easy Volume Unit Conversion

Need to convert liters to quarts? Whether you're in science, cooking, or daily measurements, understanding how these units relate can save time and reduce confusion. , a metric unit, is commonly used worldwide, while the quart is mostly used in the U.S. system. Let’s dive into this conversion and learn how to use it in real life.

What is a Liter?

A liter (L) is a metric unit of volume equal to 1,000 milliliters (ml) or 1 cubic decimeter (dm³). It is widely used in science, cooking, fuel measurement, and even in daily grocery items. Countries using the metric system rely on liters for all kinds of liquid measurements, such as water, juice, or gasoline.

How Many Quarts in a Liter?

In the U.S. system, 1 quart is approximately 0.946 liters. So, to convert:

Quarts = Liters ÷ 0.946

Or more commonly:

Quarts = Liters × 1.05668821

Example: Convert 3 Liters to Quarts

Let’s say you have 3 liters of water. To convert:

Quarts = 3 × 1.05668821 = 3.17006463

So, 3 liters is approximately equal to 3.17 quarts.

What is a Quart?

A quart is a U.S. customary unit of volume equal to 1/4 of a gallon or about 0.946 liters. It's commonly used in recipes, beverage packaging (like milk), and other everyday volume measurements in the U.S. In the UK, the quart is slightly larger due to differences in the imperial system.

How to Convert Quart to Liter?

Liters = Quarts × 0.946

So, if you have 5 quarts:

Liters = 5 × 0.946 = 4.73 L

General Uses of Liter

• Fuel efficiency (e.g., liters per 100km)
• Soft drink and water bottles
• Medical and chemical measurements
• Cooking and food labeling

Need to Convert Other Units?

Check out our guide on how to convert gallon to liter for more fluid conversions.

FAQs – Liter to Quart Conversion