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Convert Liters to Quarts

Instantly convert Liters (L) to Quarts (qt) with our free online calculator.

Reviewed by Christopher FloiedUpdated

Formula: L to qtmultiply by 1.05669

Reference Table

Liters (L)Quarts (qt)
11.05669
55.28344
1010.5669
2526.4172
5052.8344
100105.669

How to Convert Liters to Quarts

Formula

To convert Liters (L) to Quarts (qt): multiply by 1.05669

Step-by-Step

  1. Start with your value in Liters (L).
  2. Multiply by 1.05669 to perform the conversion.
  3. The result is your value expressed in Quarts (qt).

Conversion Factor

1 L = 1.05669 qt

Reverse Factor

1 qt = 0.946353 L

Worked Example

Convert 25 Liters to Quarts: 25 L = 26.4172 qt

About Liter (L)

A metric unit of volume equal to exactly 0.001 cubic meters (one cubic decimeter), defined by the BIPM since 1964. The litre is accepted for use with the SI per the BIPM SI Brochure and is the global standard for beverages and beverage labelling under the EU Food Information to Consumers Regulation 1169/2011 and Codex Alimentarius, fuel economy (km/L outside North America), automotive engine displacement (e.g., '3.0 L turbo'), medical fluid volumes (TPN bags, IV fluids, blood volume), industrial chemical-process material balances (Aspen HYSYS / CHEMCAD default volumetric unit alongside m³), and HVAC/plumbing flow specs. Reference values: a standard wine bottle is 0.75 L, a Coke can 0.33 L, a US half-gallon ~1.89 L, a midsize-car fuel tank 50-70 L, a household water heater 150-300 L, a standard IBC industrial-chemical tote 1,000 L. One litre of pure water at 4 °C and 1 atm weighs almost exactly 1 kg — a deliberate design feature of the original metric system. 1 L = 1,000 mL = 1,000 cm³ = 1 dm³ = 0.2642 US gal = 33.81 US fl oz.

About Quart (qt)

A US customary unit of volume equal to exactly 2 US pints, 4 US cups, or 1/4 of a US gallon (≈ 946.353 mL). Quarts are a common US retail size for milk and juice cartons (the classic 'quart of milk' US carton), motor oil and other automotive fluids (1 quart bottles are the de-facto US automotive-fluid retail SKU — engine oil, transmission fluid, brake fluid, power steering, coolant), interior paint (consumer paint sample cans are 1 qt; many specialty / craft paints are quart-only), Crock-Pot / slow-cooker capacity ratings (2 qt, 4 qt, 6 qt, 8 qt), and home-canning / preserving (Ball Mason wide-mouth quart jars). A US quart is conveniently almost exactly one litre (~5.4% less), so many internationally-traded products use a single-SKU 1-litre size that satisfies both US quart-equivalent customers and metric markets. **Important**: the UK Imperial quart is 1.1365 L — 20% larger than the US quart. 1 US qt = 32 fl oz = 0.9464 L = 0.8327 UK qt.

Quick Facts

  • 1 Liter equals 1.05669 Quarts
  • 1 Quart equals 0.946353 Liters
  • Liter is a unit of volume
  • Quart is a unit of volume
  • This conversion is commonly used in cooking, chemistry, fluid mechanics, and everyday liquid measurement
  • The Liter belongs to the metric system
  • The Quart belongs to the imperial system

Common Liter to Quart Conversions

Liters (L)Quarts (qt)
0.010.0105669
0.10.105669
0.250.264172
0.50.528344
11.05669
22.11338
33.17006
55.28344
1010.5669
1515.8503
2021.1338
2526.4172
5052.8344
7579.2516
100105.669
250264.172
500528.344
10001056.69
50005283.44
1000010566.9

Understanding Liters

The Liter (symbol: L) is a unit of volume. A metric unit of volume equal to exactly 0.001 cubic meters (one cubic decimeter), defined by the BIPM since 1964. The litre is accepted for use with the SI per the BIPM SI Brochure and is the global standard for beverages and beverage labelling under the EU Food Information to Consumers Regulation 1169/2011 and Codex Alimentarius, fuel economy (km/L outside North America), automotive engine displacement (e.g., '3.0 L turbo'), medical fluid volumes (TPN bags, IV fluids, blood volume), industrial chemical-process material balances (Aspen HYSYS / CHEMCAD default volumetric unit alongside m³), and HVAC/plumbing flow specs. Reference values: a standard wine bottle is 0.75 L, a Coke can 0.33 L, a US half-gallon ~1.89 L, a midsize-car fuel tank 50-70 L, a household water heater 150-300 L, a standard IBC industrial-chemical tote 1,000 L. One litre of pure water at 4 °C and 1 atm weighs almost exactly 1 kg — a deliberate design feature of the original metric system. 1 L = 1,000 mL = 1,000 cm³ = 1 dm³ = 0.2642 US gal = 33.81 US fl oz.

It belongs to the metric measurement system.

Liters are commonly used in cooking, chemistry, fluid mechanics, and everyday liquid measurement.

Understanding Quarts

The Quart (symbol: qt) is a unit of volume. A US customary unit of volume equal to exactly 2 US pints, 4 US cups, or 1/4 of a US gallon (≈ 946.353 mL). Quarts are a common US retail size for milk and juice cartons (the classic 'quart of milk' US carton), motor oil and other automotive fluids (1 quart bottles are the de-facto US automotive-fluid retail SKU — engine oil, transmission fluid, brake fluid, power steering, coolant), interior paint (consumer paint sample cans are 1 qt; many specialty / craft paints are quart-only), Crock-Pot / slow-cooker capacity ratings (2 qt, 4 qt, 6 qt, 8 qt), and home-canning / preserving (Ball Mason wide-mouth quart jars). A US quart is conveniently almost exactly one litre (~5.4% less), so many internationally-traded products use a single-SKU 1-litre size that satisfies both US quart-equivalent customers and metric markets. **Important**: the UK Imperial quart is 1.1365 L — 20% larger than the US quart. 1 US qt = 32 fl oz = 0.9464 L = 0.8327 UK qt.

It belongs to the imperial measurement system.

Quarts are commonly used in cooking, chemistry, fluid mechanics, and everyday liquid measurement.

Why Convert Liters to Quarts?

Volume conversions between Liters and Quarts are essential in cooking, chemistry, and fluid mechanics. Recipes from different countries use different measurement systems, laboratory procedures reference varying units, and engineers designing fluid systems need precise volume calculations for pipes, tanks, and pumps.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert Liters to Quarts?

A metric unit of volume equal to exactly 0. To convert Liters to Quarts, multiply by 1.05669. For example, 25 L equals 26.4172 qt.

How many Quarts are in 1 Liter?

There are 1.05669 Quarts in 1 Liter.

How many Liters are in 1 Quart?

There are 0.946353 Liters in 1 Quart.

What is the formula for Liter to Quart conversion?

The formula is: multiply by 1.05669. This means 1 L = 1.05669 qt.

Is a Liter bigger than a Quart?

No. One Liter is smaller than one Quart because 1 L equals 1.05669 qt, which is greater than 1.

When do you need to convert between Liters and Quarts?

A US customary unit of volume equal to exactly 2 US pints, 4 US cups, or 1/4 of a US gallon (≈ 946. Liter and Quart are both volume units, so conversion comes up whenever one source of information uses one unit and another uses the other — a classic cross-reference challenge in engineering, trade, travel, and everyday life.

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