Convert liter to quart (us)
Enter the value to convert from liter to quart (us).
How to Convert Liter to Quart (US)
Converting liter to quart (us) is straightforward using our conversion calculator.
Conversion Formula
qt = L × 1.05668820943Reverse conversion: Convert quart (us) to liter
Comparison: Liter vs Quart-us
When to Use Each Unit
Liter: Standard volume unit worldwide for liquids, cooking, fuel, and most commercial applications. Used in all metric countries and scientific contexts.
Quart-us: Used in the United States for cooking oil, motor oil, paint, and medium-sized liquid containers.
Common Conversion Values
- 1 L = 1000 mL
- 1 L = 0.001 m³
- 1 L ≈ 0.264 US gal
- 1 L ≈ 1.057 US qt
About Liter
Definition: The liter (symbol: L) is a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter. Defined as the volume of one kilogram of water at maximum density.
History: Introduced in 1795 during the French Revolution as part of the metric system. Originally defined as one cubic decimeter, redefined multiple times for precision.
Current Use: Standard volume unit worldwide for liquids, cooking, fuel, and most commercial applications. Used in all metric countries and scientific contexts.
Examples: Beverage bottles: 0.5-2L, car fuel tank: 40-80L, swimming pool: 20,000-100,000L, cooking recipes: 0.1-2L
About US
Definition: The US quart is a unit of volume equal to one quarter of a US gallon or approximately 0.946 liters.
History: Traditional subdivision of the gallon, maintained in the US customary system. Common for moderate liquid quantities.
Current Use: Used in the United States for cooking oil, motor oil, paint, and medium-sized liquid containers.
Examples: Motor oil containers: 1 quart, cooking oil: 1-2 quarts, paint cans: 1 quart, milk containers: 1 quart