Quart to Cup (US) Conversion Calculator: Free Online Tool
Convert quarts to US cups with our free online volume converter.
Quart to Cup (US) Calculator
How to Use the Calculator:
- Enter the value you want to convert in the 'From' field (Quart).
- The converted value in Cup (US) will appear automatically in the 'To' field.
- Use the dropdown menus to select different units within the Volume category.
- Click the swap button (⇌) to reverse the conversion direction.
How to Convert Quart to Cup (US)
Converting Quart to Cup (US) involves multiplying the value by a specific conversion factor, as shown in the formula below.
Formula:
1 Quart = 4 US cupsExample Calculation:
Convert 10 quarts: 10 × 4 = 40 US cups
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What is a Quart and a Cup (US)?
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.
The US customary cup is a unit of volume used in the United States for cooking and serving sizes. It is defined as exactly 8 US customary fluid ounces. This equates to approximately 236.59 milliliters (mL).
Note: The Quart is part of the imperial/US customary system, primarily used in the US, UK, and Canada for everyday measurements. The Cup (US) belongs to the imperial/US customary system.
History of the Quart and Cup (US)
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.
The concept of a 'cup' as a measurement unit evolved informally over centuries. The US customary cup was standardized based on the US gallon, which itself derived from the older English wine gallon. Unlike the metric cup (250 mL) or the imperial cup (approx. 284 mL), the US cup was legally defined in terms of the gallon (1 US gallon = 16 US cups).
Common Uses for quarts and US cups
Explore the typical applications for both Quart (imperial/US) and Cup (US) (imperial/US) to understand their common contexts.
Common Uses for quarts
- US Beverages: Selling milk, juice, and other beverages in the US.
- Automotive: Measuring motor oil.
- Culinary: Cooking and recipe measurements, particularly for liquids.
- Gardening: Gardening (measuring soil, water).
Common Uses for US cups
- Cooking & Baking: The primary use is measuring liquid and dry ingredients in recipes within the United States.
- Serving Sizes: Often used to indicate serving sizes on nutritional labels in the US.
- Informal Measurement: Used informally for estimating liquid quantities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions About Quart (qt)
How many pints are in a US quart?
There are exactly 2 US liquid pints in 1 US liquid quart.
How many cups are in a US quart?
There are exactly 4 US customary cups in 1 US liquid quart.
Is a US quart the same as an Imperial quart?
No. The US liquid quart (≈ 0.946 L) is smaller than the Imperial quart (≈ 1.136 L).
About Cup (US) (cup)
How many fluid ounces are in a US cup?
There are exactly 8 US customary fluid ounces (fl oz) in 1 US cup.
How many milliliters are in a US cup?
One US cup is equivalent to approximately 236.59 milliliters (mL).
Is a US cup the same as a metric cup or an imperial cup?
No. A US cup (~236.59 mL) is smaller than both a metric cup (250 mL) used in many Commonwealth countries and an imperial cup (~284.13 mL) which is less commonly used today but part of the UK imperial system.
Conversion Table: Quart to Cup (US)
| Quart (qt) | Cup (US) (cup) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 4 |
| 5 | 20 |
| 10 | 40 |
| 25 | 100 |
| 50 | 200 |
| 100 | 400 |
| 500 | 2,000 |
| 1,000 | 4,000 |