Liter to Quart Converter
Enter the value that you want to convert liter (L) to quart (qt) or quart to liter.Also written as L to QT conversion.
1 liter = 1.0566882 quart
Formula: quart = liter value × 1.0566882
L to QT — liter to quart
10 liter = 10.56688 quart
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Why Convert Liter to Quart?
The Liter Explained
Liter (L) is a unit of volume measurement. 1 liter is equal to 1.0566882 quart.
What is Quart?
Quart (qt) is a unit of volume measurement. 1 quart is equal to 0.9463529 liter.
Volume Measurement Systems
Volume units are particularly confusing because the US and UK gallons differ (US gallon = 3.785 L, UK gallon = 4.546 L), as do their pints, cups, and fluid ounces. Cooking, fuel economy, beverage production, and pharmaceutical compounding all require precise volume conversions. Laboratory work uses milliliters and liters while US recipes specify cups, tablespoons, and fluid ounces.
liter to quart metric conversion table
| 0.01 L | = | 0.01057 qt |
| 0.1 L | = | 0.10567 qt |
| 1 L | = | 1.05669 qt |
| 2 L | = | 2.11338 qt |
| 3 L | = | 3.17006 qt |
| 4 L | = | 4.22675 qt |
| 5 L | = | 5.28344 qt |
| 6 L | = | 6.34013 qt |
| 7 L | = | 7.39682 qt |
| 8 L | = | 8.45351 qt |
| 9 L | = | 9.51019 qt |
| 10 L | = | 10.56688 qt |
| 11 L | = | 11.62357 qt |
| 12 L | = | 12.68026 qt |
| 13 L | = | 13.73695 qt |
| 14 L | = | 14.79363 qt |
| 15 L | = | 15.85032 qt |
| 16 L | = | 16.90701 qt |
| 17 L | = | 17.96370 qt |
| 18 L | = | 19.02039 qt |
| 19 L | = | 20.07708 qt |
| 20 L | = | 21.13376 qt |
| 30 L | = | 31.70065 qt |
| 40 L | = | 42.26753 qt |
| 50 L | = | 52.83441 qt |
| 60 L | = | 63.40129 qt |
| 70 L | = | 73.96817 qt |
| 80 L | = | 84.53506 qt |
| 90 L | = | 95.10194 qt |
| 100 L | = | 105.66882 qt |
| 200 L | = | 211.33764 qt |
| 300 L | = | 317.00646 qt |
| 400 L | = | 422.67528 qt |
| 500 L | = | 528.34410 qt |
| 600 L | = | 634.01293 qt |
| 700 L | = | 739.68175 qt |
| 800 L | = | 845.35057 qt |
| 900 L | = | 951.01939 qt |
| 1000 L | = | 1056.68821 qt |
How to Convert L to QT (Liter to Quart)?
We can convert liter to quart by using an example.
Example:
Convert 20 Liter to Quart?
We know 1 Liter = 1.0566882 quart; 1 Quart = 0.9463529 liter.
20 liter = ___qt
20 × 1.0566882 = 21.13376 qt (we know 1 liter = 1.0566882 quart)
Answer:
20 liter = 21.13376 quart
How to Convert Liters to Quarts (Step-by-Step)
Converting liters to US quarts is common in automotive maintenance (engine oil, coolant, transmission fluid) and cooking. One liter equals approximately 1.05669 US quarts, making them nearly equivalent — a liter is just slightly larger than a quart.
- Write down the volume in liters.
- Multiply by 1.05669 to get US quarts.
- The result is the volume in quarts.
- For a quick estimate, liters and quarts are nearly 1:1 (a liter is about 6% more than a quart).
Common Liters to Quarts Conversions
Automotive and household reference for liter-to-quart conversions:
| Liter | Quart |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 1.057 qt |
| 2 L | 2.113 qt |
| 3 L | 3.170 qt |
| 4 L | 4.227 qt |
| 5 L | 5.283 qt |
| 6 L | 6.340 qt |
| 8 L | 8.454 qt |
| 10 L | 10.567 qt |
Solved Examples: Liters to Quarts
Question 1: Your car needs 4.7 liters of engine oil. How many quarts should you buy?
Solution:
Quarts = liters × 1.05669
= 4.7 × 1.05669
= 4.966 quarts
Answer: 4.7 liters ≈ 5 quarts. Buy 5 quarts of oil.
Question 2: A cooling system holds 9.5 liters. Convert to quarts.
Solution:
Quarts = 9.5 × 1.05669
= 10.039 quarts
Answer: 9.5 liters ≈ 10 quarts of coolant.
Question 3: A European recipe calls for 1.5 liters of stock. How many quarts?
Solution:
Quarts = 1.5 × 1.05669
= 1.585 quarts
Answer: 1.5 liters ≈ 1.6 quarts (about 1½ quarts + ¼ cup).
Practice Questions
Try solving these on your own to test your understanding:
- Convert 3.5 liters to quarts. (Answer: 3.70 qt)
- How many quarts in 7 liters of transmission fluid? (Answer: 7.40 qt)
- Convert 2.2 liters to quarts. (Answer: 2.325 qt)
- A recipe needs 0.75 liters. Express in quarts. (Answer: 0.793 qt ≈ ¾ qt)
- How many quarts are in 12 liters? (Answer: 12.68 qt)
Automotive Oil Capacity: Liters vs. Quarts
Vehicle owners manuals often list oil capacity in liters (international models) or quarts (US market). Common capacities: 4-cylinder engines need 3.5-4.5 L (3.7-4.75 qt), V6 engines need 4.5-6 L (4.75-6.34 qt), and V8 engines need 6-8 L (6.34-8.45 qt). When your manual says "4.7 liters," buy 5 quarts — you will use almost all of it and have a tiny amount left for future top-offs.
Why Liters and Quarts Are Almost Equal
The US quart (946.353 mL) is approximately 94.6% of a liter (1,000 mL). This near-equivalence is coincidental — the quart was defined based on the English wine gallon (231 cubic inches ÷ 4), while the liter was defined as the volume of 1 kg of water. The 5.7% difference means you can often substitute one for the other in non-critical applications, though for precise recipes or engine specifications, always convert properly.
Key Takeaways
- Multiply liters by 1.05669 to get US quarts.
- A liter is only about 6% larger than a quart — nearly equal.
- For engine oil: 4 L ≈ 4¼ qt, 5 L ≈ 5¼ qt.
- Quick estimate: liters ≈ quarts (add ~6% for precision).
- 1 quart = 946.353 mL = 32 fluid ounces = 2 pints = 4 cups.
- Always round up when buying oil — better to have a little extra.
Liter to Quart Conversion Formula
quart = liter × 1.0566882
1 liter = 1.0566882 quart
1 quart = 0.9463529 liter
Reverse: liter = quart × 0.9463529
Frequently Asked Questions
How many quart are in 1 liter?
There are 1.0566882 quart in 1 liter. To convert liter to quart, multiply the value by 1.0566882.
How do I convert liter to quart?
Multiply your liter value by 1.0566882 to get the equivalent in quart. For example, 5 liter = 5 × 1.0566882 = 5.28344 quart.
How do I convert quart to liter?
Multiply your quart value by 0.9463529 to get the equivalent in liter. Alternatively, divide by 1.0566882.
What is 10 liter in quart?
10 liter is equal to 10.56688 quart.
What is 100 liter in quart?
100 liter is equal to 105.66882 quart.