Gallons to Quarts Converter
📚 Examples, Formula, and How To
📝 Gallons to Quarts Formula
Gallons to Quarts
Quarts = Gallons × 4Multiply the volume in gallons by 4 to get quarts
Quarts to Gallons
Gallons = Quarts ÷ 4Divide the volume in quarts by 4 to get gallons
💡 Converting Gallons to Quarts
Example 1
Convert: 2 gallons to quarts
Start with the conversion formula: Quarts = Gallons × 4
Substitute the value: Quarts = 2 × 4
Calculate: 2 × 4 = 8
Example 2
Convert: 6 quarts to gallons
Start with the conversion formula: Gallons = Quarts ÷ 4
Substitute the value: Gallons = 6 ÷ 4
Calculate: 6 ÷ 4 = 1.5
📊 Gallons to Quarts Conversion Table
Common Gallons to Quarts Conversions
| Gallons | Quarts |
|---|---|
| 0.25 gal | 1 qt |
| 0.5 gal | 2 qt |
| 0.75 gal | 3 qt |
| 1 gal | 4 qt |
| 1.5 gal | 6 qt |
| 2 gal | 8 qt |
| 2.5 gal | 10 qt |
| 5 gal | 20 qt |
| 10 gal | 40 qt |
All values are rounded to 4 decimal places for practical use
⚙️ How to Convert Gallons to Quarts
Simple Conversion
1 gallon equals exactly 4 quarts
This is a fixed conversion in the US customary system.
Gallons to Quarts
Multiply gallons by 4 to get quarts
Enter a value in the gallons field to convert to quarts.
Quarts to Gallons
Divide quarts by 4 to get gallons
Enter a value in the quarts field to convert to gallons.
📚 What are Gallons and Quarts?
📏 Gallon(gal)
Definition:
A gallon is a unit of volume measurement in the US customary system, equal to 4 quarts, 8 pints, or 128 fluid ounces.
History:
The gallon has varied throughout history. The US gallon was standardized in 1836 and is based on the volume of 8 pounds of wheat.
Common Uses:
- Gasoline and fuel measurements
- Large liquid containers and storage
- Water consumption and billing
- Paint and chemical storage
- Swimming pool capacity
Fun Fact:
A US gallon is smaller than an Imperial gallon! The US gallon is 3.785 liters, while the Imperial gallon is 4.546 liters.
📏 Quart(qt)
Definition:
A quart is a unit of volume in the US customary system equal to one-quarter of a gallon, 2 pints, or 32 fluid ounces.
History:
The word 'quart' comes from the Latin 'quartus' meaning 'fourth,' as it represents one-fourth of a gallon.
Common Uses:
- Motor oil and automotive fluids
- Cooking and food preparation
- Milk and dairy product containers
- Paint and stain containers
- Canning and food preservation
Fun Fact:
A quart is almost exactly equal to a liter! One quart equals 0.946 liters, making it easy to convert between metric and imperial systems.