Liters to US Quarts Converter
L → qt · 🧪 Volume
1 Liters = 1.0566881 US Quarts
How to convert Liters to US Quarts
To convert Liters to US Quarts, multiply the value in Liters by 1.0566881. For example, 5 L = 5.2834407 qt.
Converting Liters (L) to US Quarts (qt) is a frequent need, and the exact relationship is 1 L = 1.0566881 qt. Whether you're working on a project, checking a specification, or just curious, the calculator above gives you the answer instantly for any value you enter.
Volume conversions are essential in the kitchen, in science, and in any situation involving liquids or capacity. They're also one of the trickiest areas because US and UK (imperial) measurements share names but differ in size.
Understanding Liters and US Quarts
A US gallon (3.785 liters) is noticeably smaller than a UK gallon (4.546 liters) — about 20% less. The same applies to pints, quarts, and fluid ounces. Cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons are the backbone of recipe measurement, while liters and milliliters dominate scientific and most international contexts. This US/UK split is the single biggest source of error in volume conversion.
How accurate is this conversion?
Volume conversions here use the internationally accepted definitions: the US gallon is exactly 3.785411784 liters and the imperial gallon is exactly 4.54609 liters. Always confirm which system a recipe or specification uses before converting.
All conversion factors on ClearUnits are based on internationally recognised standards (the International System of Units, SI, and official definitions). Factors are reviewed for accuracy and the calculator uses full-precision values, rounding only the displayed result.
Quick reference: common Liters to US Quarts values
The most frequently searched conversions are 1 Liters = 1.0566881 US Quarts, 5 Liters = 5.2834407 US Quarts, 10 Liters = 10.566881 US Quarts, and 100 Liters = 105.66881 US Quarts. The full table further down covers every common value, and the calculator handles any number you need in between.
Pro tip: When following a recipe, check the source country first. A British recipe calling for a pint of liquid means 568 mL, while an American pint is only 473 mL — enough difference to affect the result of baking and sauces.
Liters to US Quarts — Conversion Table
| Liters (L) | US Quarts (qt) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 L | 0.10566881 qt |
| 0.25 L | 0.26417204 qt |
| 0.5 L | 0.52834407 qt |
| 1 L | 1.0566881 qt |
| 2 L | 2.1133763 qt |
| 5 L | 5.2834407 qt |
| 10 L | 10.566881 qt |
| 25 L | 26.417204 qt |
| 50 L | 52.834407 qt |
| 100 L | 105.66881 qt |
| 250 L | 264.17204 qt |
| 500 L | 528.34407 qt |
| 1000 L | 1,056.688 qt |