Authoritative definitions of the International System of Units and SI prefixes.
Unit conversion
US quarts to Imperial gallons Converter
1 qt ≈ 0.208168546157 imp gal. Enter a value to convert qt to imp gal, then use the formula and table below. Displayed digits may be rounded.
VolumeInstant result
Decimals
Formula result = input × 0.946352946 ÷ 4.54609. 1 qt ≈ 0.2082 imp gal
Nonzero results too small for the selected decimal places use scientific notation.
Nonzero results too small for the selected decimal places use scientific notation.
Common examples
One value, several units
Litres0.9464 L
Millilitres946.3529 mL
Cubic metres0.0009 m³
Cubic centimetres946.3529 cm³
US gallons0.25 US gal
Imperial gallons0.2082 imp gal
US cups4 cup
US fluid ounces32 fl oz
Conversion table
| qt | imp gal |
|---|---|
| 1 qt | 0.2082 imp gal |
| 2 qt | 0.4163 imp gal |
| 5 qt | 1.0408 imp gal |
| 10 qt | 2.0817 imp gal |
| 25 qt | 5.2042 imp gal |
| 50 qt | 10.4084 imp gal |
| 100 qt | 20.8169 imp gal |
Conversion chart
1 qt0.2082 imp gal
5 qt1.0408 imp gal
10 qt2.0817 imp gal
25 qt5.2042 imp gal
50 qt10.4084 imp gal
Worked example
1 qt ≈ 0.208168546157 imp gal. Apply the selected conversion formula to other input values.
Unit definition
US quarts (qt) One us quarts equals 0.946352946 litre.
Unit history
US quarts is represented here using its modern SI definition or an internationally accepted relationship to an SI base unit.
Step by step
1. Parse the value, including fractions.
2. Convert qt to litre.
3. Convert the base value to imp gal and apply your display precision.
Understand the result before using it
US quarts to Imperial gallons converts a value measured in US quarts (qt) into the equivalent value in Imperial gallons (imp gal). The numerical value changes because the size and definition of the selected unit changes; the underlying quantity does not.
Calculated result
The conversion follows the displayed unit relationship. Display rounding can hide additional digits, and measured inputs cannot become more accurate merely by changing units.
Formula, assumptions, and example
Formula
result = input × 0.946352946 ÷ 4.54609
Assumptions
- US quarts and Imperial gallons represent the same volume quantity.
- The input is expressed in qt; the output is expressed in imp gal.
- The unit definitions and conventional relationship shown on this page apply.
Worked example
1 qt ≈ 0.208168546157 imp gal. For another value, apply the same relationship and round only to the precision your source measurement supports.
When to use it
Good uses
- Read a qt measurement in a document that expects imp gal.
- Compare a us quarts value with a value reported in imperial gallons.
- Check the qt to imp gal arithmetic before copying the result into another calculation.
Limitations
Common mistakes to avoid
- US gallons and imperial gallons are different units; select the one your source actually uses.
- Round the output to a precision justified by the original measurement.
- Verify safety-critical, regulated, laboratory, and contractual conversions against the controlling standard.
Sources and further reading
These references explain the underlying standards or provide authoritative context. Your own contract, institution, clinician, product documentation, local code, or governing standard may be the controlling source.
Guidance on unit names, symbols, conversions, and numerical presentation.
Questions about this calculation
How do I convert US quarts to Imperial gallons?
result = input × 0.946352946 ÷ 4.54609. Input is in qt; result is in imp gal. 1 qt ≈ 0.208168546157 imp gal. The displayed digits may be rounded.
What is 1 qt in imp gal?
1 qt ≈ 0.208168546157 imp gal. The displayed digits may be rounded.
Can I reverse the qt to imp gal conversion?
Yes. Swap the source and target units in the converter. The reverse relationship converts imp gal back to qt.
Is the US quarts to Imperial gallons result exact?
The conversion follows the displayed unit relationship. Display rounding can hide additional digits, and measured inputs cannot become more accurate merely by changing units.