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Convert US Quart to US Gallon

Convert us quarts to us gallons instantly. 1 us quart = 0.25 us gallon — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the US Gallon to US Quart converter for the reverse conversion.

Written by Sunith Babu L, Ph.D., Lead Engineer Reviewed by Dr. Jaya Christiyan K G, Ph.D.
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Units explained

US Customary (Liquid)

US Quart

What is a us quart?

A US liquid quart is one quarter of a US gallon (0.946352946 L).

Origin of the us quart

From the Latin quartus, a quarter of a gallon.

Where it is used

Used for milk, oil and household liquids in the US.

When and where it was developed

English customary.

US Customary (Liquid)

US Gallon

What is a us gallon?

The US liquid gallon is defined as exactly 231 cubic inches (3.785411784 liters).

Origin of the us gallon

Based on the English wine gallon of 231 cubic inches, retained by the US after 1824.

Where it is used

The primary US unit for fuel, milk and large beverage containers.

When and where it was developed

English wine gallon; US since 1824.

US Quart to US Gallon conversion formula

The relationship between us quarts and us gallons:

1 qt = 0.25 gal
1 gal = 4 qt

To convert us quarts to us gallons, multiply the value in us quarts by 0.25. To reverse, multiply us gallons by 4.

How to use this converter

Type a value into the calculator. The result in us gallons updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the US Gallon to US Quart converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert us quarts to us gallons

  1. Write down the value in us quarts (qt).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.25.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in us gallons (gal).
  4. To reverse, multiply the us gallon value by 4.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 qt to gal:
1 × 0.25 = 0.25 gal

Example 2 — Convert 100 qt to gal:
100 × 0.25 = 25 gal

Real-world example — Plastic film and laminate thickness

A 500-us quart sheet is a typical spec for ID-card laminates and film overlays. Converting to us gallons aligns the value with the unit most CAD systems and material datasheets prefer.

500 qt × 0.25 = 125 gal

Real-world example — Packaging gauge

A 4-us quart plastic bag thickness is a common spec for grocery and freezer bags. Converting from us quarts to us gallons is what packaging buyers do whenever they bridge US and metric supplier quotes.

4 qt × 0.25 = 1 gal

US Quart to US Gallon conversion table

Standard reference values for converting us quarts to us gallons:

US Quart [qt]US Gallon [gal]
0.010.0025
0.10.025
10.25
20.5
30.75
41
51.25
102.5
205
307.5
4010
5012.5
10025
500125
1000250

Frequently asked questions

How many us gallons is 1 us quart?
1 us quart equals 0.25 us gallon.
How do I convert us quarts to us gallons?
Multiply the value in us quarts by 0.25 to get us gallons.
How do I convert us gallons back to us quarts?
Multiply the value in us gallons by 4, or use the US Gallon to US Quart converter.
How many us gallons is 100 us quarts?
100 us quarts equals 25 us gallons, because 100 × 0.25 = 25.

Convert US Quart to other volume units

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Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 qt = 0.25 gal) verified against the following authoritative sources:

Results are provided for general reference. Verify critical measurements against an authoritative standard.