Cubic meter to Quart Converter
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Quick Answer
1 Cubic meter = 1056.688209 quarts
Formula: Cubic meter × conversion factor = Quart
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- Enter the value you want to convert in the 'From' field (Cubic meter).
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How to Convert Cubic meter to Quart: Step-by-Step Guide
Converting Cubic meter to Quart involves multiplying the value by a specific conversion factor, as shown in the formula below.
Formula:
1 Cubic meter = 1056.688 quartsExample Calculation:
Convert 10 cubic meters: 10 × 1056.688 = 1.0567e+4 quarts
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The SI Coherent Derived Unit
The cubic meter is defined as the volume of a cube with edges of exactly 1 meter.
Mathematical expression:
1 m³ = 1 m × 1 m × 1 m
Physical dimensions:
- Length: 100 cm = 1,000 mm = 3.28084 feet
- Width: 100 cm = 1,000 mm = 3.28084 feet
- Height: 100 cm = 1,000 mm = 3.28084 feet
Volume: 1,000,000 cm³ = 1,000 L
Relationship to the Liter
The liter (L), while not an official SI base unit, is universally accepted for use with SI:
1 m³ = 1,000 liters (exactly)
1 liter = 1 cubic decimeter (dm³) = 0.001 m³
This relationship is exact by definition: 1 L = 1 dm³ = (0.1 m)³ = 0.001 m³
Water Mass Relationship
One of the metric system's most elegant features:
At 4°C (maximum water density):
- 1 m³ of water = 1,000 kg = 1 metric ton (tonne)
- 1 L of water = 1 kg
- 1 mL of water = 1 gram
This relationship was intentional in the metric system's original design, though modern definitions are based on physical constants rather than water properties.
Metric Prefixes Applied to Volume
Cubic meter subdivisions and multiples:
Smaller volumes:
- 1 cubic decimeter (dm³) = 0.001 m³ = 1 L
- 1 cubic centimeter (cm³) = 0.000001 m³ = 1 mL
- 1 cubic millimeter (mm³) = 0.000000001 m³ = 1 µL
Larger volumes:
- 1 cubic kilometer (km³) = 1,000,000,000 m³ = 10⁹ m³
Note: Unlike linear measurements, volume scales with the cube of the length multiplier. For example, 1 km = 1,000 m, so 1 km³ = (1,000 m)³ = 1,000,000,000 m³ (billion cubic meters).
The US liquid quart (symbol qt US) is a unit of volume in the United States customary units system. It is equal to one-quarter of a US gallon, which is exactly 57.75 cubic inches or approximately 0.946 liters. It is commonly used for measuring medium quantities of liquids, such as milk, oil, and juices.
Precise definition:
- 1 US liquid quart = 1/4 US gallon (exactly)
- 1 US liquid quart = 32 US fluid ounces (exactly)
- 1 US liquid quart = 2 US pints (exactly)
- 1 US liquid quart = 4 US cups (exactly)
- 1 US liquid quart = 57.75 cubic inches (exactly)
- 1 US liquid quart = 946.352946 milliliters (exactly, since 1959)
- 1 US liquid quart ≈ 0.946353 liters
Relationship to metric:
- 1 liter ≈ 1.057 US quarts (about 5.7% larger)
- 1 US quart ≈ 0.946 liters (about 5.4% smaller than liter)
US Liquid Quart vs. Imperial Quart
Critical distinction for international recipes and commerce:
US Liquid Quart:
- 946.35 milliliters (0.946 L)
- Based on US gallon (231 cubic inches)
- Used in: United States
- 1/4 of US gallon (exactly)
Imperial Quart:
- 1,136.52 milliliters (1.137 L)
- Based on Imperial gallon (277.42 cubic inches)
- Used in: United Kingdom, Canada (declining), some Commonwealth nations
- 1/4 of Imperial gallon (exactly)
Size comparison:
- Imperial quart is 20% larger than US quart
- 1 Imperial quart = 1.201 US quarts
- 1 US quart = 0.833 Imperial quarts
Why this matters:
- UK recipe calling for "1 quart" = 1.137 L (need 1.2 US quarts)
- US recipe calling for "1 quart" = 0.946 L (UK needs 0.83 Imperial quarts)
- Packaged goods: Must specify which quart when importing/exporting
US Liquid Quart vs. US Dry Quart
Two different quarts in US measurement system:
US Liquid Quart:
- 946.35 milliliters (0.946 L)
- Used for liquids: milk, juice, oil, water
- 32 fluid ounces
- Most common in everyday use
US Dry Quart:
- 1,101.22 milliliters (1.101 L)
- Used for dry goods: berries, grains, produce
- 16.4% larger than liquid quart
- Rarely used (mostly replaced by weight measurements)
When you see "quart" without qualifier: Assume liquid quart (default in US)
Note: The Cubic meter is part of the metric (SI) system, primarily used globally in science and trade. The Quart belongs to the imperial/US customary system.
History of the Cubic meter and Quart
The French Revolution and the Birth of the Meter (1789-1795)
Pre-revolutionary chaos: Before 1789, France had over 250,000 different local units of measurement, creating economic havoc. Volume measures like the pinte (pint), setier (bushel), and muid varied from town to town, making trade and taxation nearly impossible to standardize.
Revolutionary solution: The National Assembly commissioned the French Academy of Sciences (1791) to create a universal measurement system based on:
- Natural phenomena (not royal decrees)
- Decimal division (base-10, like currency)
- International applicability
The meter's original definition: One ten-millionth (1/10,000,000) of the distance from the North Pole to the equator, measured along the meridian passing through Paris.
The Méchain-Delambre Survey (1792-1798)
The mission: Astronomers Pierre Méchain and Jean-Baptiste Delambre were tasked with measuring the meridian arc from Dunkirk (northern France) to Barcelona (Spain) to establish the meter's precise length.
Seven-year expedition:
- Conducted during the French Revolution and Reign of Terror
- Used triangulation with specialized instruments
- Faced political upheaval, war, and personal hardship
- Measured 115 triangulation stations across France and Spain
Result: Determined the meter as 39.37008 inches (very close to modern value). The cubic meter logically followed as this length cubed.
Legal Adoption of the Metric System (1795-1799)
Law of 18 Germinal, Year III (April 7, 1795): France legally adopted the metric system, including the cubic meter for volume measurements.
Initial resistance: Traditional merchants and citizens resisted the new system. Napoleon temporarily restored old units in 1812 before reimposing the metric system permanently in 1840.
Prototype meter bar: The platinum Mètre des Archives (1799) became the physical standard, defining the meter (and thus cubic meter) for the next century.
International Spread (1800s-1900s)
European adoption:
- Netherlands (1816): First country after France to adopt the metric system
- Belgium (1820)
- Spain, Italy, Portugal (1850s-1860s)
- Germany (1872, unified after becoming a nation)
Latin America: Most countries adopted the metric system in the 19th century, facilitated by independence from Spain and Portugal.
Scientific community: The British Association for the Advancement of Science recommended metric adoption (1863), though official UK adoption took another century.
Meter Convention and BIPM (1875)
Treaty of the Meter (Convention du Mètre): Signed by 17 nations in Paris (1875), establishing:
- Bureau International des Poids et Mesures (BIPM): International standards organization
- International prototypes: Platinum-iridium meter bar (1889) and kilogram
- Regular conferences (CGPM): To update definitions
Impact on cubic meter: Standardizing the meter internationally made the cubic meter a truly global volume unit.
Modern Redefinition: Speed of Light (1983)
Problem with physical artifacts: The platinum-iridium meter bar could degrade, limiting precision.
New definition (17th CGPM, 1983): The meter is defined as "the length of the path traveled by light in vacuum during a time interval of 1/299,792,458 of a second."
Impact:
- The meter is now defined by physical constants (speed of light, atomic time)
- Invariant and reproducible anywhere in the universe
- The cubic meter inherits this precision: (299,792,458 m/s)³
Practical result: The cubic meter is no longer dependent on any physical object—it's a fundamental constant of nature.
SI System Formalization (1960)
11th CGPM (1960): Established the Système International d'Unités (SI), modernizing and standardizing the metric system.
Cubic meter's role: Designated as the coherent derived unit for volume in SI, meaning it's formed from base units (meter) without conversion factors.
The quart, meaning 'quarter part' (of a gallon), shares its history with the gallon. The US liquid quart is derived from the English wine gallon (231 cubic inches), making it distinct from the Imperial quart used elsewhere, which is based on the larger Imperial gallon.
Medieval Origins: The "Quarter Gallon"
Etymology and early use:
"Quart" from Latin "quartus":
- Latin: "quartus" = fourth
- Old French: "quarte" = quarter
- English: "quart" = one-fourth of a gallon
- Simple fractional relationship made it practical for trade
Medieval English liquid measures:
- Gallon: Primary large liquid unit (wine, ale, milk)
- Quart: 1/4 gallon (convenient middle size)
- Pint: 1/8 gallon (1/2 quart)
- Cup: 1/16 gallon (1/2 pint)
Why quarters were useful:
- Easy mental math: 4 quarts = 1 gallon
- Convenient container size for households
- Balanced between pint (too small for families) and gallon (too large for single use)
English Wine Gallon Standard (1707)
Queen Anne establishes wine gallon:
1707: Wine Gallon Act:
- Defined wine gallon as 231 cubic inches (exactly)
- Based on cylinder 7 inches diameter × 6 inches high
- Created to standardize wine trade across British Empire
- Wine quart = 231 ÷ 4 = 57.75 cubic inches
Why "wine" gallon:
- Separate from "ale gallon" (282 cubic inches) used for beer
- Wine gallon used for wines, spirits, and general liquids
- Eventually became standard for all liquids in American colonies
Colonial American adoption:
- American colonies used English wine gallon system
- Quart became standard for milk, cider, cooking liquids
- Taverns served drinks by the quart or pint
American Independence and Standardization (1776-1832)
US preserves wine gallon after independence:
1776-1820s: Post-independence confusion:
- No official federal standard after breaking from Britain
- States used varying interpretations of gallon/quart
- Trade disputes over measurement differences
1832: US Treasury Department standardization:
- Treasury established 231 cubic inch gallon as official US standard
- Quart = 57.75 cubic inches (1/4 gallon)
- Based on physical "gallon standard" kept in Treasury
- Applied to customs, commerce, taxation
Comparison to other measures:
- US adopted wine gallon (231 in³)
- Rejected British ale gallon and corn gallon
- Created permanent US standard independent of Britain
British Imperial Divergence (1824)
UK creates larger Imperial quart:
1824: Weights and Measures Act (UK):
- Britain replaced wine/ale gallon confusion with single Imperial gallon
- Imperial gallon = 277.42 cubic inches (10 pounds of water at 62°F)
- Imperial quart = 277.42 ÷ 4 = 69.36 cubic inches
- 20% larger than US quart
Why Britain changed:
- Wine/ale gallon system created confusion and fraud
- Wanted single standard based on water weight (metric influence)
- Scientific definition more precise than arbitrary cylinder
US did NOT follow:
- United States retained 231 cubic inch wine gallon
- Too disruptive to change established commerce
- American identity separate from British standards
- Permanent US-UK measurement split created
Result:
- US quart = 946 mL (wine gallon basis)
- Imperial quart = 1,137 mL (Imperial gallon basis)
- 20% size difference persists today
Metric Definition (1959)
Precise metric equivalent established:
July 1, 1959: International Yard and Pound Agreement:
- Defined 1 inch = exactly 25.4 millimeters
- From this: 1 cubic inch = 16.387064 cm³
- 1 US quart = 57.75 in³ × 16.387064 = 946.352946 mL (exactly)
Why this mattered:
- Ended slight US-UK inch discrepancies
- Allowed precise metric conversion
- International trade standardization
- Scientific calculations simplified
Modern Era (1960s-Present)
Metric pressure vs. quart persistence:
US resistance to metrication:
- 1975 Metric Conversion Act: Voluntary metric adoption (largely failed)
- Quart remains standard for beverages, automotive fluids, cooking
- Dual labeling common: "1 quart (946 mL)"
- No plans to eliminate quart from commerce
Other countries' metrication:
- Canada: Officially metric since 1970s, but Imperial quarts still understood
- UK: Officially metric, but pints persist for beer/milk (quarts rare)
- Australia/NZ: Fully metric, quarts obsolete
Current US usage:
- Grocery: Milk, juice, broth sold in quarts
- Automotive: Motor oil in quart bottles
- Cooking: Recipes use quarts for liquids
- Paint/adhesives: Often sold by quart
- Nurseries: Potting soil, plant containers sized in quarts
Common Uses and Applications: cubic meters vs quarts
Explore the typical applications for both Cubic meter (metric) and Quart (imperial/US) to understand their common contexts.
Common Uses for cubic meters
1. Construction and Building Materials
Concrete volume: Construction projects specify concrete in cubic meters. A typical residential driveway requires 5-10 m³ of concrete.
Example specifications:
- Foundation slab: 20 m³
- Building foundation: 150 m³
- High-rise floor: 800 m³
- Dam construction: 500,000 m³
Other materials:
- Gravel, sand, soil: Landscaping and earthworks measured in m³
- Lumber: Though often measured in board feet, large orders calculated by volume
2. HVAC and Room Ventilation
Air volume calculations: HVAC engineers calculate room volumes in m³ to size heating, cooling, and ventilation systems.
Air changes per hour (ACH): Formula: ACH = (airflow rate in m³/h) / (room volume in m³)
Example:
- Office room: 200 m³
- Required ACH: 6 (per building code)
- Required airflow: 200 m³ × 6 = 1,200 m³/h
3. Water and Gas Utilities
Water consumption: Utilities meter water usage in cubic meters. Typical household consumption: 10-20 m³/month.
Billing:
- Residential water: $2-5 per m³ (varies by region)
- Commercial rates: $3-8 per m³
Natural gas: Though often billed in therms or kWh, gas consumption is fundamentally measured in m³. Standard conditions: 1 m³ of natural gas ≈ 10.4 kWh.
4. Shipping and Logistics
Cargo capacity: Shipping containers, trucks, and cargo ships specify capacity in m³.
Standard containers (TEU - Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit):
- 20-foot container: 33 m³ internal volume
- 40-foot container: 68 m³ internal volume
- 40-foot high cube: 76 m³
Freight charges: Shipping costs often calculated by volumetric weight, using m³ to determine chargeable weight.
5. Environmental and Water Management
Reservoir capacity: Dams and reservoirs measured in millions of cubic meters.
Flow rates:
- River discharge: m³/s (cubic meters per second)
- Amazon River: ~209,000 m³/s average discharge
- Mississippi River: ~16,800 m³/s
Wastewater treatment: Treatment plant capacity specified in m³/day.
6. Scientific and Engineering Calculations
Fluid dynamics: Engineering calculations use m³ for volume, m³/s for flow rate (coherent with SI).
Gas laws: Ideal gas law: PV = nRT, where V is typically in m³ for industrial applications.
Density calculations: Density (kg/m³) is the standard SI unit, making cubic meters natural for mass-volume relationships.
When to Use quarts
US Beverages
Selling milk, juice, and other beverages in the US.
Standard retail sizes:
- Milk: Half-pint (8 oz), pint (16 oz), quart (32 oz), half-gallon (64 oz), gallon (128 oz)
- Juice: Often 32 oz (quart) or 64 oz (half-gallon)
- Broth: Industry standard 32 oz carton = 1 quart
Why quarts work for beverages:
- Household consumption: 1 quart = 4 servings (8 oz each)
- Refrigerator fit: Quart cartons stack efficiently
- Freshness: Smaller than gallon, finishes before spoiling
- Portability: Easier to pour than gallon
Regional preferences:
- Northeast: Quarts common for milk
- Midwest/South: Half-gallons and gallons more popular
- Urban areas: Quarts suit smaller households
Automotive Fluids
Measuring motor oil.
Standard bottle size:
- 1 quart = 32 fl oz (946 mL)
- Convenient for topping off oil between changes
- Most engines require 4-6 quarts total
Industry standardization:
- Auto parts stores stock dozens of quart bottles
- Oil change shops buy bulk, dispense by quart
- Owner's manual specifies capacity in quarts
- Dipstick markings often show "add 1 qt" range
Environmental note:
- Empty quart bottles must be recycled properly
- Many retailers accept used oil and empty containers
Culinary Measurements
Cooking and recipe measurements, particularly for liquids.
Recipe conversions:
- 2 cups = 1 pint = 0.5 quarts
- 4 cups = 2 pints = 1 quart
- 8 cups = 4 pints = 2 quarts = half-gallon
Common recipe calls:
- "Bring 4 quarts of salted water to boil" (pasta)
- "Add 2 quarts chicken stock" (soup)
- "Use 6-quart slow cooker" (appliance sizing)
Measurement accuracy:
- For precision baking: Use cups and ounces
- For large-batch cooking: Quarts convenient
- Professional kitchens: Often use weight (grams) instead
Gardening
Gardening (measuring soil, water).
Soil and amendments:
- Potting mix sold in quarts for small projects
- Plant containers sized in quarts (1-qt, 2-qt pots)
Watering:
- Watering cans often 1-2 quart capacity
- "Water with 1 quart per plant" instructions
Liquid fertilizers:
- Concentrated fertilizers in quart bottles
- Dilution instructions: "1 oz per quart of water"
Additional Unit Information
About Cubic meter (m³)
How large is a cubic meter?
A cubic meter is the volume of a cube with edges of 1 meter (100 cm or 3.28 feet) on all sides.
Visualizations:
- Slightly larger than a typical refrigerator or washing machine
- About 264 US gallons or 1,000 liters
- A swimming pool area of 10 m² with 10 cm depth = 1 m³
Physical comparison: Stand with arms outstretched. A cube from floor to chest height, and arm-span width/depth, is roughly 1 m³.
Is cubic meter the same as meter cubed?
Yes, they're identical.
- Cubic meter (common parlance)
- Meter cubed (mathematical expression)
- m³ (symbol)
All refer to the same unit: the volume of a 1 m × 1 m × 1 m cube.
How many liters are in a cubic meter?
Exactly 1,000 liters (L) = 1 cubic meter (m³)
This relationship is exact by definition:
- 1 L = 1 dm³ (cubic decimeter)
- 1 dm = 0.1 m
- 1 dm³ = (0.1 m)³ = 0.001 m³
- Therefore: 1 m³ = 1,000 L
Why use cubic meters instead of liters?
Cubic meters are preferred for:
- Very large volumes: Using liters would create unwieldy numbers (e.g., 50,000 L vs. 50 m³)
- Engineering calculations: m³ is coherent with SI (works seamlessly with kg, Pa, J, W)
- Construction: Concrete, gravel, excavation measured in m³
- International standards: Official SI unit for volume
Liters are preferred for:
- Everyday quantities: Beverages, fuel, household products
- Small to medium containers: Easier to visualize (1 L milk carton)
How do I calculate room volume in cubic meters?
Formula: Volume = Length × Width × Height (all in meters)
Example:
- Room: 5 m long × 4 m wide × 2.5 m high
- Volume = 5 × 4 × 2.5 = 50 m³
If measurements are in other units:
- Convert to meters first
- Then multiply
Example (feet to meters):
- Room: 15 ft × 12 ft × 9 ft
- Convert: 15 ft ÷ 3.28 = 4.57 m; 12 ft ÷ 3.28 = 3.66 m; 9 ft ÷ 3.28 = 2.74 m
- Volume = 4.57 × 3.66 × 2.74 = 45.8 m³
How much does a cubic meter of water weigh?
At 4°C (maximum density): exactly 1,000 kg (1 metric ton)
This was intentionally designed into the metric system.
At other temperatures:
- 0°C (freezing): 999.84 kg/m³
- 20°C (room temp): 998.2 kg/m³
- 25°C: 997.0 kg/m³
- 100°C (boiling): 958.4 kg/m³
Ice (0°C): ~917 kg/m³ (less dense than liquid water—why ice floats!)
What is the difference between m³ and m³/h?
m³ is a unit of volume (static quantity)
- "The tank holds 10 m³"
m³/h is a unit of volumetric flow rate (volume per time)
- "The pump delivers 5 m³/h" (5 cubic meters per hour)
Other common flow rates:
- m³/s: Cubic meters per second (river discharge, large industrial flows)
- m³/min: Cubic meters per minute
- L/min: Liters per minute (smaller flows, pumps)
How many cubic meters in an Olympic swimming pool?
Minimum Olympic pool dimensions:
- Length: 50 m
- Width: 25 m
- Minimum depth: 2 m
Volume: 50 × 25 × 2 = 2,500 m³ (2.5 million liters)
This is often used as a reference for large volumes: "This reservoir holds the equivalent of 1,000 Olympic pools" = 2,500,000 m³.
Can I use cubic meters for gases?
Yes, cubic meters are standard for gas volumes.
Gas utility billing:
- Natural gas consumption: measured in m³
- 1 m³ of natural gas ≈ 10.4 kWh energy content
Standard conditions: Gas volumes are often specified at STP (Standard Temperature and Pressure):
- 0°C, 101.325 kPa
Or NTP (Normal Temperature and Pressure):
- 20°C, 101.325 kPa
Ideal gas law: PV = nRT uses m³ for V in SI calculations.
How do I convert cubic feet to cubic meters?
Formula: m³ = ft³ × 0.0283168
Examples:
- 10 ft³ = 10 × 0.0283168 = 0.283 m³
- 100 ft³ = 2.832 m³
- 1,000 ft³ = 28.32 m³
Reverse (m³ to ft³): ft³ = m³ × 35.3147
Quick approximation:
- 1 m³ ≈ 35 ft³
- 30 ft³ ≈ 1 m³
About Quart (qt)
How many pints are in a US quart?
There are exactly 2 US liquid pints in 1 US liquid quart. This is a fundamental relationship: quart = 2 pints, pint = 1/2 quart. For example, a quart of milk equals two pint-sized servings.
How many cups are in a US quart?
There are exactly 4 US customary cups in 1 US liquid quart. This is one of the most useful kitchen conversions: 1 quart = 4 cups = 32 fluid ounces. For cooking, remember that doubling a 2-cup measurement gives you 1 quart.
Is a US quart the same as an Imperial quart?
No. The US liquid quart (≈ 0.946 L) is about 20% smaller than the Imperial quart (≈ 1.137 L). The US quart is based on the wine gallon (231 cubic inches ÷ 4), while the Imperial quart is based on the larger Imperial gallon (277.42 cubic inches ÷ 4). When using British or Canadian recipes, you must convert: 1 Imperial quart = 1.2 US quarts.
How many fluid ounces are in a quart?
There are exactly 32 US fluid ounces in 1 US liquid quart. This is standard across all liquid measurements: milk cartons, broth containers, and juice bottles labeled "1 quart" contain 32 fl oz. Remember: 8 oz = 1 cup, 16 oz = 1 pint, 32 oz = 1 quart, 128 oz = 1 gallon.
How many quarts are in a gallon?
There are exactly 4 quarts in 1 US gallon. The word "quart" literally means "quarter" (of a gallon). This makes gallon-to-quart conversion easy: 1 gallon = 4 quarts, half-gallon = 2 quarts, quarter-gallon = 1 quart.
Is a quart bigger than a liter?
No, a US quart (946 mL) is slightly smaller than a liter (1,000 mL) by about 5.4%. Think of it this way: 1 liter = 1.057 quarts (about 5.7% more). For rough estimates, you can approximate 1 quart ≈ 1 liter, but for precision cooking or measurements, use the exact conversion: 1 qt = 0.946 L.
Why is motor oil sold in quarts?
Motor oil is sold in quarts because most engine oil capacities are 4-6 quarts, making quart bottles convenient for oil changes and top-ups. The quart size prevents overfilling (adding a full gallon would be too much) and allows mechanics and car owners to add exactly the amount needed. This standard has persisted for over a century in the automotive industry. Most oil change intervals involve draining the old oil and adding 4-5 individual quart bottles.
What is a dry quart?
A dry quart is a separate US measurement (1.101 liters) used for measuring dry goods like berries, grains, and produce, about 16% larger than the liquid quart (0.946 L). However, dry quarts are rarely used today—most dry goods are sold by weight (pounds/ounces or grams/kilograms) rather than volume. When you see "quart" in everyday use, it almost always refers to the liquid quart. Historical note: Farmers' markets occasionally sell berries by the "dry quart" basket.
How many quarts in a 2-liter soda bottle?
A 2-liter soda bottle contains approximately 2.11 US quarts. To convert liters to quarts, multiply by 1.057: 2 L × 1.057 = 2.114 quarts. This is slightly more than 2 quarts (which would be 1.89 liters). For comparison: 1 quart = 946 mL, so 2 quarts = 1.89 L, meaning the 2-liter bottle has about 110 mL (4 oz) extra.
Can I use a quart jar for canning?
Yes, quart-sized Mason jars (32 oz) are standard for home canning and preserving. They're ideal for pickles, tomatoes, jams, sauces, and preserved fruits/vegetables. Canning recipes often specify yields in quarts (e.g., "makes 6 quarts"). Make sure to use proper canning procedures with tested recipes, as jar size affects processing time. Ball and Kerr make standardized quart canning jars designed to withstand boiling water bath or pressure canning.
Why do recipes use quarts instead of liters?
Recipes in the United States use quarts because the US has not adopted the metric system for everyday measurements. Quarts align with other US customary units (cups, pints, gallons) used in American cookbooks, measuring cups, and kitchen tools. Converting recipes to metric would require replacing all standard US measuring equipment. While professional chefs and bakers increasingly use weight (grams), home cooks still predominantly use volume measurements like quarts, cups, and tablespoons.
Conversion Table: Cubic meter to Quart
| Cubic meter (m³) | Quart (qt) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 528.344 |
| 1 | 1,056.688 |
| 1.5 | 1,585.032 |
| 2 | 2,113.376 |
| 5 | 5,283.441 |
| 10 | 10,566.882 |
| 25 | 26,417.205 |
| 50 | 52,834.411 |
| 100 | 105,668.821 |
| 250 | 264,172.052 |
| 500 | 528,344.105 |
| 1,000 | 1,056,688.209 |
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National Institute of Standards and Technology — Standards for volume measurements
Last verified: February 19, 2026