Convert Imperial Quart to Liter
Convert imperial quarts to liters instantly. 1 imperial quart = 1.1365225 liter — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Liter to Imperial Quart converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
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.
Liter
The liter is a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter (0.001 m³). It is the everyday metric volume unit.
Introduced in France in 1795; redefined in 1964 as exactly one cubic decimeter.
The world's common unit for beverages, fuel, and household liquids.
France, 1795; CGPM 1964.
Imperial Quart to Liter conversion formula
The relationship between imperial quarts and liters:
To convert imperial quarts to liters, multiply the value in imperial quarts by 1.1365225. To reverse, multiply liters by 0.8798769932.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in liters updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Liter to Imperial Quart converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert imperial quarts to liters
- Write down the value in imperial quarts (qt).
- Multiply that value by the factor 1.1365225.
- The product is the equivalent value in liters (L).
- To reverse, multiply the liter value by 0.8798769932.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 qt to L:
1 × 1.1365225 = 1.1365225 L
Example 2 — Convert 100 qt to L:
100 × 1.1365225 = 113.65225 L
Real-world example — Ruler-scale measurements
A 30-imperial quart school ruler converts cleanly to liters — useful when buying a desk accessory from a retailer whose product specs use a different unit.
30 qt × 1.1365225 = 34.095675 L
Real-world example — Hardware-scale dimensions
A 10-imperial quart fastener or component is about as long as a thumbnail. Mechanics and DIY enthusiasts convert between imperial quarts and liters daily when mixing metric and imperial tools.
10 qt × 1.1365225 = 11.365225 L
Real-world example — Postcard and small-object dimensions
A postcard is about 5 imperial quarts wide. Converting to liters is essential for international postal addressing forms that ask for dimensions in different units across countries.
5 qt × 1.1365225 = 5.6826125 L
Imperial Quart to Liter conversion table
Standard reference values for converting imperial quarts to liters:
| Imperial Quart [qt] | Liter [L] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.011365225 |
| 0.1 | 0.11365225 |
| 1 | 1.1365225 |
| 2 | 2.273045 |
| 3 | 3.4095675 |
| 4 | 4.54609 |
| 5 | 5.6826125 |
| 10 | 11.365225 |
| 20 | 22.73045 |
| 30 | 34.095675 |
| 40 | 45.4609 |
| 50 | 56.826125 |
| 100 | 113.65225 |
| 500 | 568.26125 |
| 1000 | 1136.5225 |
Frequently asked questions
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 qt = 1.1365225 L) 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.