Authoritative definitions of the International System of Units and SI prefixes.
Dedicated unit pair
Litres to US quarts
Convert L to qt instantly, then review the formula, assumptions, and rounding guidance.
VolumeInstant result
Decimals
Formula result = input × 1 ÷ 0.946352946. 1 L = 1.0567 qt
Common examples
One value, several units
Millilitres1,000 mL
Cubic metres0.001 m³
Cubic centimetres1,000 cm³
US gallons0.2642 US gal
Imperial gallons0.22 imp gal
US quarts1.0567 qt
US cups4.2268 cup
US fluid ounces33.814 fl oz
Conversion table
| L | qt |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 1.0567 qt |
| 2 L | 2.1134 qt |
| 5 L | 5.2834 qt |
| 10 L | 10.5669 qt |
| 25 L | 26.4172 qt |
| 50 L | 52.8344 qt |
| 100 L | 105.6688 qt |
Conversion chart
1 L1.0567 qt
5 L5.2834 qt
10 L10.5669 qt
25 L26.4172 qt
50 L52.8344 qt
Worked example
1 litre equals 1,000 millilitres.
Unit definition
Litres (L) One litres equals 1 litre.
Unit history
Litres is represented here using its modern SI definition or an internationally accepted relationship to an SI base unit.
Step by step
1. Parse the value, including fractions.
2. Convert L to litre.
3. Convert the base value to qt and apply your display precision.
Understand the result before using it
Litres to US quarts converts a value measured in Litres (L) into the equivalent value in US quarts (qt). The numerical value changes because the size and definition of the selected unit changes; the underlying quantity does not.
Calculated result
The conversion follows the displayed unit relationship. Display rounding can hide additional digits, and measured inputs cannot become more accurate merely by changing units.
Formula, assumptions, and example
Formula
result = input × 1 ÷ 0.946352946
Assumptions
- Litres and US quarts represent the same volume quantity.
- The input is expressed in L; the output is expressed in qt.
- The unit definitions and conventional relationship shown on this page apply.
Worked example
1 L = 1.05668820943 qt. For another value, apply the same relationship and round only to the precision your source measurement supports.
When to use it
Good uses
- Read a L measurement in a document that expects qt.
- Compare a litres value with a value reported in us quarts.
- Check the L-to-qt arithmetic before copying the result into another calculation.
Limitations
Common mistakes to avoid
- US gallons and imperial gallons are different units; select the one your source actually uses.
- Round the output to a precision justified by the original measurement.
- Verify safety-critical, regulated, laboratory, and contractual conversions against the controlling standard.
Sources and further reading
These references explain the underlying standards or provide authoritative context. Your own contract, institution, clinician, product documentation, local code, or governing standard may be the controlling source.
Guidance on unit names, symbols, conversions, and numerical presentation.
Questions about this calculation
How do I convert Litres to US quarts?
result = input × 1 ÷ 0.946352946 Using the displayed relationship, 1 L equals 1.05668820943 qt.
How many US quarts are in one Litres?
One Litres is 1.05668820943 US quarts. The displayed digits may be rounded.
Can I reverse the L to qt conversion?
Yes. Swap the source and target units in the converter. The reverse relationship converts qt back to L.
Is the Litres to US quarts result exact?
The conversion follows the displayed unit relationship. Display rounding can hide additional digits, and measured inputs cannot become more accurate merely by changing units.