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To convert from Quart (qt) to Liter (l), use the following formula:
With is the ratio between the base units Liter (l) and Fluid Ounce (fl-oz).
Let's convert 5 Quart (qt) to Liter (l).
Using the formula:
Therefore, 5 Quart (qt) is equal to Liter (l).
Here are some quick reference conversions from Quart (qt) to Liter (l):
| Quarts | Liters |
|---|---|
| 0.000001 qt | l |
| 0.001 qt | l |
| 0.1 qt | l |
| 1 qt | l |
| 2 qt | l |
| 3 qt | l |
| 4 qt | l |
| 5 qt | l |
| 6 qt | l |
| 7 qt | l |
| 8 qt | l |
| 9 qt | l |
| 10 qt | l |
| 20 qt | l |
| 30 qt | l |
| 40 qt | l |
| 50 qt | l |
| 100 qt | l |
| 1000 qt | l |
| 10000 qt | l |
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A quart (qt) is a unit of volume measurement.
A single quart is equal to 32 fluid ounces (fl oz), 2 pints, or 4 cups.
It is a key measurement in both the imperial and United States customary systems. The plural form is quarts.
The word "quart" comes from the Latin word quartus, meaning "a fourth part."
This name is a direct clue to its size: a quart is exactly one-quarter of a gallon. This simple relationship makes it an easy-to-remember unit.
It's crucial to know that the US and Imperial (UK) quarts are not the same size. While both systems are related, their definitions for a quart differ significantly.
This difference is critical to remember when converting recipes or measurements between countries.
The United States customary system also distinguishes between a liquid quart and a dry quart.
A liquid quart is used for liquids like milk or oil, while a dry quart measures the volume of dry goods like berries or flour.
They are not the same volume.
A liter (l) is a fundamental unit used to measure volume in the metric system.
In simple terms, it measures the amount of space a substance occupies, like the amount of soda in a bottle. The plural form is liters.
The liter was introduced in France in 1795 during the French Revolution.
It was created as part of a movement toward a more logical and universal system of measurement, which later evolved into the modern metric system.
Initially, the definition of a liter was based on the weight of one kilogram of pure water.
While the original definition was based on the mass of water, it was updated for greater precision and consistency.
Today, the official definition directly connects the liter to a unit of length, making it easier to understand.
So, how big is a liter?
A liter is officially defined as exactly one cubic decimeter (1 dm3).
This means a liter is the volume of a perfect cube with sides that are each 10 centimeters long (10 cm × 10 cm × 10 cm).
The difference between "liter" and "litre" is simply a regional spelling choice—the volume they represent is precisely the same!
Both spellings are correct, and the one you use depends on where you are.