Quart (US) to Gallon (US) Converter
Convert quart (us) to gallon (us) instantly with our free online volume converter. Accurate conversions with detailed formulas and conversion tables.
Convert qt (US) to gal (US)
Conversion Result
1 qt (US) = 0.000e+0 gal (US)
Exactly 0.0000000000 gal (US)
The Formula
To convert qt (US) to gal (US), multiply the volume by 0.25.
Quart (US) to Gallon (US) Conversion Table
| Quart (US) (qt (US)) | Gallon (US) (gal (US)) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 qt (US) | 0.25 gal (US) | Standard volume unit |
| 2 qt (US) | 0.499999 gal (US) | Common recipe measurement |
| 5 qt (US) | 1.249998 gal (US) | Small container |
| 10 qt (US) | 2.499995 gal (US) | Standard bottle size |
| 20 qt (US) | 4.999991 gal (US) | Large container |
| 50 qt (US) | 12.499976 gal (US) | Industrial volume |
| 100 qt (US) | 24.999953 gal (US) | Bulk measurement |
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How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the Value: Type the volume value you want to convert in the input field. For example, if converting 16 qt (US) to gal (US), enter "16".
- Select Units: The calculator is pre-configured to convert from Quart (US) (qt (US)) to Gallon (US) (gal (US)). The units are displayed in the "From Unit" and "To Unit" fields.
- View Results: The converted value appears instantly in the result card. You can see both the formatted result and the exact decimal value.
- Copy or Switch: Use the "Copy Result" button to copy the conversion to your clipboard, or click "Quick Switch" to reverse the conversion direction.
How the Conversion Works
This calculator uses a two-step conversion process through liters (L) as the base unit, which is the standard unit of volume in the International System of Units (SI).
Conversion Formula:
Step 1: Convert from qt (US) to liters (L)
Value in L = Input value ÷ 1.05669
Step 2: Convert from liters (L) to gal (US)
Result = Value in L × 0.264172
Simplified Formula:
Result = Input × 0.2499995268
Where 0.2499995268 is the conversion factor from qt (US) to gal (US)
Example Calculation:
Let's convert 16 qt (US) to gal (US):
16 qt (US) ÷ 1.05669 = 15.141621 L 15.141621 L × 0.264172 = 3.999992 gal (US) Result: 16 qt (US) = 3.999992 gal (US)
Why Convert Quart (US) to Gallon (US)?
Converting volume from Quart (US) to Gallon (US) is essential for various applications including cooking, chemistry, engineering, and international trade. Understanding this conversion helps ensure accuracy in measurements across different unit systems.
The liter is the base unit of volume in the International System of Units (SI), while other units like cups, gallons, and fluid ounces are used in various regional systems. Precision matters especially in pharmaceutical dosages, chemical reactions, and recipe conversions where small errors can have significant impacts.