Liters to UK Quarts (L to imp qt) Converter
1 liter (L) = 0.879877 UK quarts (imp qt). To convert liters to UK quarts, multiply by 0.879877: 2 L × 0.879877 = 1.75975 imp qt. Also searched as litre to UK quart, litres to UK quart, litres to UK quarts.
Quick facts
- 1 L = 0.879877 imp qt
- 1 imp qt = 1.13652 L
- Formula: imp qt = L × 0.879877
- Quick estimate: multiply by about 0.88
How to convert liters to UK quarts
- Start with your measurement in liters.
- Multiply it by 0.879877 (the number of UK quarts in one liter).
- Round the answer to a sensible number of decimal places.
Worked example (a large bottle of water): 2 L × 0.879877 = 1.75975 imp qt.
To convert UK quarts back to liters, multiply by 1.13652, or divide by 0.879877.
Source: NIST Handbook 44, Appendix C, and NIST SP 811 (US customary volume units).
Liters to UK Quarts conversion table
| Liters [L] | UK Quarts [imp qt] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 L | 0.0087987699 imp qt |
| 0.1 L | 0.0879876993 imp qt |
| 1 L | 0.8798769932 imp qt |
| 2 L | 1.7597539864 imp qt |
| 3 L | 2.6396309796 imp qt |
| 5 L | 4.399384966 imp qt |
| 10 L | 8.798769932 imp qt |
| 20 L | 17.5975398639 imp qt |
| 50 L | 43.9938496598 imp qt |
| 100 L | 87.9876993196 imp qt |
| 1000 L | 879.8769931964 imp qt |
L to imp qt chart from 1 to 100
- 1 L 0.879877 imp qt
- 2 L 1.75975 imp qt
- 3 L 2.63963 imp qt
- 4 L 3.51951 imp qt
- 5 L 4.39938 imp qt
- 6 L 5.27926 imp qt
- 7 L 6.15914 imp qt
- 8 L 7.03902 imp qt
- 9 L 7.91889 imp qt
- 10 L 8.79877 imp qt
- 11 L 9.67865 imp qt
- 12 L 10.5585 imp qt
- 13 L 11.4384 imp qt
- 14 L 12.3183 imp qt
- 15 L 13.1982 imp qt
- 16 L 14.078 imp qt
- 17 L 14.9579 imp qt
- 18 L 15.8378 imp qt
- 19 L 16.7177 imp qt
- 20 L 17.5975 imp qt
- 25 L 21.9969 imp qt
- 30 L 26.3963 imp qt
- 35 L 30.7957 imp qt
- 40 L 35.1951 imp qt
- 45 L 39.5945 imp qt
- 50 L 43.9938 imp qt
- 55 L 48.3932 imp qt
- 60 L 52.7926 imp qt
- 65 L 57.192 imp qt
- 70 L 61.5914 imp qt
- 75 L 65.9908 imp qt
- 80 L 70.3902 imp qt
- 85 L 74.7895 imp qt
- 90 L 79.1889 imp qt
- 95 L 83.5883 imp qt
- 100 L 87.9877 imp qt
UK Quarts to Liters conversion table
| UK Quarts [imp qt] | Liters [L] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 imp qt | 0.011365225 L |
| 0.1 imp qt | 0.11365225 L |
| 1 imp qt | 1.1365225 L |
| 2 imp qt | 2.273045 L |
| 3 imp qt | 3.4095675 L |
| 5 imp qt | 5.6826125 L |
| 10 imp qt | 11.365225 L |
| 20 imp qt | 22.73045 L |
| 50 imp qt | 56.826125 L |
| 100 imp qt | 113.65225 L |
| 1000 imp qt | 1136.5225 L |
Liters vs UK Quarts
| Liter | UK Quart | |
|---|---|---|
| Symbol | L | imp qt |
| Equals | 1 L = 0.879877 imp qt | 1 imp qt = 1.13652 L |
What is a liter?
The common metric unit of volume, equal to one cubic decimeter. The standard volume unit worldwide for beverages and fuel outside the US.
What is a UK quart?
A UK imperial unit equal to 2 imperial pints. Found in older UK and Canadian recipes and measuring jugs.
Who Converts Liters to UK Quarts?
Liters are used mainly in Canada, the UK and most of the world, and in US science, medicine and nutrition labels, while UK quarts are used mainly in the UK (pub pints, fuel economy in mpg) and older Canadian recipes. This conversion bridges the US customary and metric systems, so it comes up whenever a figure crosses the US border with Canada or the Atlantic with the UK: product specifications, travel, recipes, school work and trade.
How big is 1 L compared with 1 imp qt?
1 L is only 0.879877 of 1 imp qt: you need 1.13652 liters to make 1 imp qt, so the number gets smaller when you convert. The two are close in size: 1 imp qt is about 13.7% larger than 1 L, which is easy to miss.
Liters to UK Quarts without a calculator
- In your head: multiply by 0.9 (about 2.3% off). 5 L × 0.9 ≈ 4.5 imp qt.
- Closer estimate: multiply by 0.88 (within 0.014%).
- Or divide: divide by 1.1 (within 3.2%), which is often easier than multiplying by a small decimal.
- Fraction trick: multiply by 7, then divide by 8 (within 0.55%).
Real-world L to imp qt examples
| Example | Liters | UK Quarts |
|---|---|---|
| A large water bottle | 1.5 L | 1.31982 imp qt |
| A bottle of cola | 2 L | 1.75975 imp qt |
| A car fuel tank | 50 L | 43.9938 imp qt |
| A can of cooking oil | 5 L | 4.39938 imp qt |
| An older recipe measure | 1.13652 L | 1 imp qt |
| Half an imperial gallon | 2.27305 L | 2 imp qt |
How exact is the L to imp qt factor?
The factor is exact by definition, so any error comes only from rounding. Keep at least 4 significant figures for school work, and the full factor for anything legal or commercial.
Mistakes to avoid
- This page uses the imperial (UK) measure. A US measure with the same name is smaller, so make sure your source is British or older Canadian.
Background on liters and UK quarts
The litre was redefined in 1964 as exactly one cubic decimetre.
What people convert next
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Frequently asked questions
How many UK quarts are in a liter?
There are 0.879877 UK quarts in 1 liter (1 L = 0.8798769932 imp qt).
How many liters are in a UK quart?
There are 1.13652 liters in 1 UK quart (1 imp qt = 1.1365225 L).
How do I convert liters to UK quarts?
Multiply by 0.879877, or divide by 1.13652 if that is easier. Example: 10 L = 8.79877 imp qt.
What is 10 L in UK quarts?
10 L = 8.79877 imp qt.
What is 100 L in UK quarts?
100 L = 87.9877 imp qt.
How accurate is this liter to UK quart converter?
Yes. The factor comes from the official definitions of both units (NIST Handbook 44, Appendix C, and NIST SP 811 (US customary volume units)). Results are shown to up to 10 decimal places; round them to suit your purpose.
What is an easy way to convert liters to UK quarts?
In your head: multiply by 0.9 (about 2.3% off). 5 L × 0.9 ≈ 4.5 imp qt.
How many UK quarts is 2 L (a bottle of cola)?
2 L = 1.75975 imp qt.
How many liters is half an imperial gallon (2 imp qt)?
2 imp qt = 2.27305 L.
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