Quarts to Liters: Definition, Origin/History, Current Use, Examples

Definition

A quart is a US customary and British imperial unit of volume, commonly used for measuring liquids like milk, soup, and canning jars. One US quart equals 946.353 milliliters. A liter (L) is the metric standard for liquid volume, used worldwide in food packaging, science, and industry. This tool converts quarts to liters for canning, beverage recipes, and lab work.

Origin or History

The quart comes from the Latin "quartus" (a fourth part) and was standardized in England. The liter was introduced in France in 1795 and is now the global standard. Converting quarts to liters is important for home canners, chefs, and scientists working with both metric and imperial units.

Current Use

Quarts are used in the US for milk, soup, and canning jars. Liters are used globally for bottled drinks, food packaging, and scientific measurements. This converter is ideal for home cooks, canners, and anyone adapting recipes or product sizes for international use.

Examples

• How many liters in 5 quarts of soup? (Answer: 4.73 L)
• Convert 3 quarts of lemonade to liters for a party. (Answer: 2.84 L)
• How much is 1 quart of milk in liters? (Answer: 0.946 L)
• Recipe calls for 2 liters of broth—how many quarts is that? (Answer: 2.11 quarts)