Volume Converter
Convert between liters, milliliters, cubic meters, cups, fluid ounces, pints, quarts, gallons and cubic volumes.
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Formula
gal = qt × 0.25
Example
Example: convert 12 US quarts to gallons.
12 qt = 3 gal
Conversion table
| US quarts (qt) | gallons (gal) |
|---|---|
| 1 qt | 0.25 gal |
| 2 qt | 0.5 gal |
| 5 qt | 1.25 gal |
| 10 qt | 2.5 gal |
| 20 qt | 5 gal |
| 50 qt | 12.5 gal |
| 100 qt | 25 gal |
Explanation
US liquid gallons are commonly used for fuel and larger liquid volumes in the United States.
How to convert US quarts to gallons
- Start with the value in US quarts (qt).
- Multiply it by 0.25.
- The result is the measurement in gallons (gal).
Example: 12 qt → 3 gal
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is 12 US quarts in gallons?
12 US quarts equals 3 gallons.
How many gallons is 1 US quart?
1 US quart equals 0.25 gallons.
How many US quarts is 1 gallon?
1 gallon equals 4 US quarts.
What is the difference between US quarts and gallons?
Both measure volume within the same system. The main difference is usually scale: gallons are used for larger volumes and US quarts for smaller ones.
Where are US quarts and gallons used?
In practice, US quarts are used in US cooking and containers (quarts), while gallons are commonly used in the US for fuel and larger liquid volumes.
Why does 1 US quart equal 0.25 gallons?
Because the units are defined with a fixed relationship. To convert US quarts to gallons, multiply by that factor.