Convert Metric Cup to Imperial Quart
Convert metric cups to imperial quarts instantly. 1 metric cup = 0.2199692483 imperial quart — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Imperial Quart to Metric Cup converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
Metric Cup
A metric cup is exactly 250 milliliters.
Adopted with metrication in Australia, New Zealand and other countries.
Standard cooking cup in metric-recipe countries.
Metrication, 20th c.
Imperial Quart
An imperial quart is one quarter of an imperial gallon (1.13652 L).
A subdivision of the 1824 imperial gallon.
Used in the UK and Commonwealth.
UK, 1824.
Metric Cup to Imperial Quart conversion formula
The relationship between metric cups and imperial quarts:
To convert metric cups to imperial quarts, multiply the value in metric cups by 0.2199692483. To reverse, multiply imperial quarts by 4.54609.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in imperial quarts updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Imperial Quart to Metric Cup converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert metric cups to imperial quarts
- Write down the value in metric cups (cup).
- Multiply that value by the factor 0.2199692483.
- The product is the equivalent value in imperial quarts (qt).
- To reverse, multiply the imperial quart value by 4.54609.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 cup to qt:
1 × 0.2199692483 = 0.2199692483 qt
Example 2 — Convert 100 cup to qt:
100 × 0.2199692483 = 21.9969248299 qt
Real-world example — Packaging gauge
A 4-metric cup plastic bag thickness is a common spec for grocery and freezer bags. Converting from metric cups to imperial quarts is what packaging buyers do whenever they bridge US and metric supplier quotes.
4 cup × 0.2199692483 = 0.8798769932 qt
Real-world example — Plastic film and laminate thickness
A 500-metric cup sheet is a typical spec for ID-card laminates and film overlays. Converting to imperial quarts aligns the value with the unit most CAD systems and material datasheets prefer.
500 cup × 0.2199692483 = 109.9846241495 qt
Metric Cup to Imperial Quart conversion table
Standard reference values for converting metric cups to imperial quarts:
| Metric Cup [cup] | Imperial Quart [qt] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0021996925 |
| 0.1 | 0.0219969248 |
| 1 | 0.2199692483 |
| 2 | 0.4399384966 |
| 3 | 0.6599077449 |
| 4 | 0.8798769932 |
| 5 | 1.0998462415 |
| 10 | 2.199692483 |
| 20 | 4.399384966 |
| 30 | 6.599077449 |
| 40 | 8.798769932 |
| 50 | 10.998462415 |
| 100 | 21.9969248299 |
| 500 | 109.9846241495 |
| 1000 | 219.9692482991 |
Frequently asked questions
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 cup = 0.2199692483 qt) verified against the following authoritative sources:
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure 9th ed.)
Official BIPM publication defining the seven SI base units (including the meter) and the rules for their use. The global authority on units of measurement.
- NIST — Guide to the SI
US National Institute of Standards and Technology reference covering the SI base and derived units with definitions and usage rules for US technical practice.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
Detailed NIST guide covering exact conversion factors between SI and US customary units along with formatting and rounding conventions.
- NIST — Refinement of values for the yard and pound (Federal Register 1959)
The treaty (signed by US
- International Astronomical Union — System of Astronomical Constants
The IAU defines astronomical units including the AU (149597870700 m exactly) light-year and parsec used in astronomy and astrophysics.