Converting L to qt (Liter to US Quart)
Understanding how to convert between liters (L) and US quarts (qt) is essential in cooking, science, and everyday measurements. Liters are a metric unit of volume, while quarts are used in the United States customary system.
Conversion Factor
The conversion factor between liters and US quarts is:
1 L ≈ 1.05669 qt
Conversion Formula
To convert liters to quarts, use the following formula:
Quarts (qt) = Liters (L) × 1.05669
Example Conversion
For example, to convert 3 liters to quarts:
3 L × 1.05669 = 3.17007 qt
So, 3 liters is approximately 3.17 US quarts.
Quick Reference Table
Here is a quick reference for common conversions:
- 1 L ≈ 1.06 qt
- 2 L ≈ 2.11 qt
- 5 L ≈ 5.28 qt
- 10 L ≈ 10.57 qt
Reverse Conversion
To convert quarts to liters, use the inverse conversion factor:
1 qt ≈ 0.94635 L
Formula:
Liters (L) = Quarts (qt) × 0.94635