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A quart is a volume unit used mainly in the US and UK. It varies by system and context.
- US liquid quart: 0.946352946 liters. Used for liquids in US recipes.
- US dry quart: ≈ 1.101220943 liters. Used for bulk dry goods.
- Imperial quart: 1.1365225 liters. Used in the UK and related regions.
“Cup” can mean different exact volumes depending on the standard.
- US customary cup: ≈ 236.5882365 mL.
- US legal cup: 240 mL. Used on US nutrition labels.
- Metric cup: 250 mL. Common in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa.
- Imperial cup: ≈ 284.130625 mL. Historically UK.
We convert by mapping both units to liters, then dividing:
cups = (quarts × Liter_per_quart) ÷ Liter_per_cupQuart to liter factors
- US liquid quart = 0.946352946 L
- US dry quart ≈ 1.101220943 L
- Imperial quart = 1.1365225 L
Cup to liter factors
- US customary cup ≈ 0.2365882365 L
- US legal cup = 0.24 L
- Metric cup = 0.25 L
- Imperial cup ≈ 0.284130625 L
Common case: 1 US liquid quart = 4 US customary cups.
- Choose US liquid quart and US customary cup.
- Enter 2.5 in the Quantity field.
- Click Convert. The app computes liters then cups.
- Result: 2.5 quarts × 0.946352946 ÷ 0.2365882365 = 10.00 cups.
- Click Add to Table to record it for exporting.
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- Size baseline: US liquid quart < Imperial quart; US customary cup < Imperial cup.
- Labeling: US nutrition uses a US legal cup of exactly 240 mL.
- Metric cup: Simple 250 mL standard; convenient for decimal recipes and scaling.
- Regional practice: Match your recipe’s origin to avoid hidden errors.
Dry and liquid volumes use different utensils. A “cup” scoop for flour is not ideal for oils. Use weight for precision, or the correct measuring gear for the ingredient.
- 1 US liquid quart = 4 US customary cups
- 1/2 quart = 2 cups
- 1/4 quart = 1 cup
- 2 quarts = 8 cups
- 1 imperial quart ≈ 4.8038 US customary cups
- 1 quart ≈ 946 mL (US liquid)
- 1 cup ≈ 237 mL (US customary)
- Prefer metric for scalable batch cooking
- Record conversions in the table for reuse
Choose decimals based on context. Two decimals suit recipes. Engineering or labeling may need three to four. The app rounds the final display while keeping internal precision for stability.
After each conversion we show liters for the source and target, plus target milliliters. See the extra info boxes beneath the main result.
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- Enter the quantity of quarts in the input field.
- Select the specific quart definition that matches your recipe or container.
- Choose the target cup standard used in your region or recipe.
- Set the number of decimal places for rounding.
- Click Convert to see the result instantly.
- Use Add to Table to record the conversion for export.
- Export your table as CSV or PDF.
How many cups are in a US liquid quart?
Exactly 4 US customary cups per US liquid quart.
What is the difference between US and imperial quarts?
Imperial quart is larger (1.1365 L) than the US liquid quart (0.94635 L).
Why are there multiple cup sizes?
Different standards exist: US customary, US legal (240 mL), metric (250 mL), and imperial.
Which cup should I use for recipes?
Use the standard your recipe assumes. Most US recipes use the US customary cup.
Can I adjust decimal precision?
Yes. Set decimals in the field provided and the calculator rounds accordingly.
Can I export results?
Yes. Export the table to CSV or PDF using the buttons above.