Convert Liter to Quart (L to qt)

Need to convert liters to quarts? You’re in the right place! Whether you’re cooking, studying science, or working with liquid measurements, knowing how to change liters into quarts helps a lot—especially when working between metric and US customary systems.

What is a Liter?

A liter (L) is a metric unit of volume, widely used across the globe. One liter equals 1,000 milliliters or 1 cubic decimeter. It's the standard unit for measuring liquids in science, industries, and everyday life—like fuel, milk, or water bottles.

What is a Quart?

A quart (qt) is a US customary unit of liquid volume. 1 quart equals 1/4 of a gallon or about 0.946 liters. It’s commonly used in American kitchens, recipes, and grocery packaging (like milk jugs or ice cream tubs).

Liters to Quarts Conversion Formula

Quarts = Liters × 1.05668821

To convert liters into quarts, multiply the number of liters by 1.05668821.

Example:

If you have 3 liters:

Quarts = 3 × 1.05668821 = 3.17006463

So, 3 liters ≈ 3.17 quarts

Quarts to Liters Conversion Formula

Liters = Quarts × 0.946

To convert from quarts to liters, multiply the number of quarts by 0.946.

Where are Liters Used?

• Fuel measurements (liters of petrol)
• Scientific lab volumes
• Cooking and beverage packaging
• Medical fluids and prescriptions

Where are Quarts Used?

• Cooking recipes (US-based)
• Dairy packaging like milk and cream
• Engine oil and fluid measurements
• Household cleaners and products

Need to Convert Something Else?

Try our easy-to-use quarts-to-cups-converter for quick conversions!

FAQs – Liter to Quart Conversion

1. How many quarts in 1 liter?

1 liter = 1.05668821 quarts (US)

2. Is a quart bigger than a liter?

No, a quart is slightly smaller than a liter. 1 quart = 0.946 liters.

3. How many liters is 5 quarts?

Liters = 5 × 0.946 = 4.73 liters approximately.

4. Can I use this for UK quarts?

This guide is for US quarts. UK (imperial) quarts are slightly larger (1 UK quart = 1.13652 liters).

5. What's the easiest way to convert liters to quarts?

Just multiply the number of liters by 1.0567 for a quick answer!