How to convert liters to US quarts
One liter equals 1.056688 US quarts. To convert, multiply the number of liters by 1.056688:
Mental-math shortcut: A liter is slightly more than a quart — multiply by 1.06: 2 L ≈ 2.1 qt.
Example
Convert 2 liters to US quarts: 2 L × 1.056688 = 2.1134 qt.
Liters to Quarts conversion chart
| Liters (L) | Quarts (qt) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.528344 |
| 1 | 1.0567 |
| 1.5 | 1.585 |
| 2 | 2.1134 |
| 3 | 3.1701 |
| 4 | 4.2268 |
| 5 | 5.2834 |
| 6 | 6.3401 |
| 8 | 8.4535 |
| 10 | 10.5669 |
What is a liter?
A liter (L) is 1,000 milliliters, the volume of a cube 10 cm on each side. Liters are used for drinks, fuel and engine size around the world. One liter is about 1.057 US quarts, a little more than a quart.
What is a US quart?
A US liquid quart (qt) is a quarter of a gallon: 2 pints, 4 cups or 32 fluid ounces, about 946 milliliters — a little less than a liter. Quarts are used for milk, broth, motor oil and slow-cooker sizes in the United States.
Converting the other way? Use the Quarts to Liters converter.
Frequently asked questions
How many US quarts is one liter?
One liter is 1.056688 US quarts.
How do I convert liters to US quarts?
Multiply the value in liters by 1.056688. For example, 2 L × 1.056688 = 2.1134 qt.
What is 1 L in US quarts?
1 L is 1.0567 US quarts.
How do I convert US quarts to liters?
Multiply US quarts by 0.946353 (or divide by 1.056688). You can also use our Quarts to Liters converter.
Conversions use the internationally agreed definitions of each unit (for example, 1 inch = 2.54 cm exactly) and are rounded for display. Volume converters use US customary units unless stated otherwise.
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