How Many Quarts Are in a Gallon?

Converting liquid quarts to liquid gallons or vice versa is easier than you think. Knowing how to quickly convert these units of measurements can simplify cooking, baking, and other related activities where you have to measure volume.

If you want to become an expert at converting quarts and gallons, our guide can give you a comprehensive rundown of the definition of quarts and gallons and how to convert quarts to gallons or gallons to quarts.

TL;DR (Too Long; Didn’t Read): 4 quarts are in a gallon.

What Is a Quart?

You may see quarts as measurements for milk or ice cream at the grocery store or motor oil at an automotive shop.

A quart is a unit of volume, most commonly used to measure liquid measurements in the U.S. and Great Britain, although a quart can be used for dry measurements in the U.S. We’ll get into that later.

Merriam-Webster defines a quart as “a unit of capacity equal to ¼ gallon or 1/32 bushel.” The abbreviation for quarts is qt. One quart equals 4 cups, 2 pints, or ¼ of a gallon. 

The term quart was used in Middle English and came from the Anglo-French quarte, which came from the Latin quartus meaning “fourth.”

Note: U.S. liquid quarts differ from U.S. dry or imperial gallons. We will cover dry and imperial gallons in a section below.

What Is a Gallon?

Milk, water, and gas are commonly sold in gallons. 

A gallon is a unit of volume used to measure large volumes. In comparison, quarts measure smaller volumes.

The term gallon comes from the Middle English galun, galon, galoun, a measurement of liquid, which was borrowed from Anglo-French jalon, galon, galun, derived from Old French jal-, the based of jaloie “container for liquids, bucket.” The Anglo-French galon comes from the base of Medieval Latin galeta meaning “wine vessel, liquid measure.”

Merriam-Webster defines a gallon as “a unit of liquid capacity equal to 231 cubic inches or four quarts.” The abbreviation for gallons is gal. One gallon equals 16 cups, 8 pints, or 4 quarts.

Note: U.S. liquid gallons differ from U.S. dry or imperial gallons. We will cover dry and imperial gallons in a section below.

Dry vs. Liquid Quarts and Gallons

In the U.S., quarts and gallons measure the volume of liquid and dry ingredients. Dry quarts and gallons are used to measure dry volume, while liquid quarts and gallons are used to measure liquid volume. 

In the U.S., a dry quart equals ¼ of a dry gallon or 1.101220942715 liters. A liquid quart equals ¼ of a liquid gallon or 0.946353 liters. A liquid quart is slightly smaller than a dry quart.

For easy reference, here is what a U.S. dry quart is equal to:

• 1/32 U.S. bushels
• ⅛ U.S. pecks
• ¼ U.S. dry gallons
• 2 U.S. dry pints
• 67.200625 cubic inches
• 1.101220942715 liters
• 38.7572mperial fluid ounces

A dry gallon is also known as a grain or corn gallon. A dry gallon is equal to 4 dry quarts or 4.4 liters. A liquid gallon is 14.1% smaller than a dry gallon. 

Here is a list of dry gallon equivalents:

• 0.125 U.S. bushels
• 0.5 U.S. pecks
• 4 dry quarts
• 8 dry pints
• 268.8025 cubic inches
• 4.4 liters
• 155.0288 fluid ounces

What Is an Imperial Quart?

An imperial quart, used to measure liquid and dry ingredients, is equal to one-quarter of an imperial gallon. It is a unit of volume in the imperial system.

An imperial quart is equal to:

• 2 imperial pints
• 40 imperial fluid ounces
• 1.1365225 liters
• 69.355 cubic inches
• 38.430 U.S. fluid ounces

One U.S. liquid quart equals 0.83267384 imperial quarts. One imperial quart equals 1.20095042 U.S. quarts. To convert U.S. quarts to imperial quarts, multiply the volume by 0.83267384 or divide the volume by 1.20095042.

Use this formula:

Imperial quarts: U.S. quarts x 0.83267384 

Examples:

1 U.S. quart x 0.83267384 = 0.83267384 imperial quarts

5 U.S. quarts x 0.83267384 = 4.1633692 imperial quarts

10 U.S. quarts x 0.83267384 = 8.3267384 imperial quarts

50 U.S. quarts x 0.83267384 = 41.633692 imperial quarts

100 U.S. quarts x 0.83267384 = 83.267384 imperial quarts

You can also use this formula:

Imperial quarts = U.S. quarts ÷ 1.20095042

Examples:

1 U.S. quart ÷ 1.20095042 = 0.83267384 imperial quarts

5 U.S. quarts ÷ 1.20095042 = 4.1633692 imperial quarts

10 U.S. quarts ÷ 1.20095042 = 8.3267384 imperial quarts

50 U.S. quarts ÷ 1.20095042 = 41.633692 imperial quarts

100 U.S. quarts ÷ 1.20095042 = 83.267384 imperial quarts

What Is an Imperial Gallon?

An imperial gallon, used to measure liquid and dry ingredients, equals 4 imperial quarts. It is part of the imperial system of measurements.

An imperial gallon is 1.2009499204287 U.S. gallons. A U.S. gallon is equal to 0.83267384 imperial gallons. An imperial gallon is about 3.2% larger than a dry gallon.

An imperial gallon is equal to:

• 4 imperial quarts
• 8 imperial pints
• 160 imperial fluid ounces
• 4.54609 liters
• 277.419 cubic inches
• 153.72159891488 U.S. fluid ounces

To convert imperial gallons to U.S. gallons, multiply the volume by 1.2009499204287.

U.S. gallons = Imperial gallons x 1.2009499204287

Examples:

1 imperial gallon = 1 x 1.2009499204287 = 1.2009499204287 U.S. gallons

2 imperial gallons = 2 x 1.2009499204287 = 2.40189984086 U.S. gallons

3 imperial gallons = 3 x 1.2009499204287 = 3.60284976129 U.S. gallons

5 imperial gallons = 5 x 1.2009499204287 = 6.00474960214 U.S. gallons

10 imperial gallons = 10 x 1.2009499204287 = 12.0094992043 U.S. gallons

100 imperial gallons = 100 x 1.2009499204287 = 120.094992043 U.S. gallons

You can also use this formula:

U.S. gallons = Imperial gallons ÷ 0.83267384

1 imperial gallon = 1 ÷ 0.83267384 = 1.2009499204287 U.S. gallons

2 imperial gallons = 2 ÷ 0.83267384 = 2.40189984086 U.S. gallons

3 imperial gallons = 3 ÷ 0.83267384 = 3.60284976129 U.S. gallons

5 imperial gallons = 5 ÷ 0.83267384 = 6.00474960214 U.S. gallons

10 imperial gallons = 10 ÷ 0.83267384 = 12.0094992043 U.S. gallons

100 imperial gallons = 100 ÷ 0.83267384 = 120.094992043 U.S. gallons

Common Units for Measuring Capacity

Capacity refers to the amount of a substance a container can hold. For example, juice, oil, or gas containers are objects that show capacity. Volume is the amount of space that a substance or object occupies.

Here are common units used to measure capacity in the U.S. customary measurement system from smallest to largest:

• Fluid ounces (fl oz): A fluid ounce is a unit equal to ⅛ of a cup. A fluid ounce of water at 62º F weighs about one ounce. 
• Cups (c): A cup is a unit equal to 8 fluid ounces. A standard measuring cup measures one cup.
• Pints (pt): Pints are units that equal 2 cups or 16 fluid ounces. Ice cream is commonly measured in pints.
• Quarts (qt): A unit equal to 4 cups or 32 fluid ounces. Quarts are commonly used to measure volumes of milk.
• Gallons (gal): A unit that equals 4 quarts or 128 fluid ounces. Gasoline prices are usually listed per gallon.

These measurement units can be used to illustrate the capacity of an object, but there are cases where it makes more sense to use a certain unit.

For example, gallons usually describe high-volume substances such as water in a pool or gas for your car. Fluid ounces are usually reserved for smaller-capacity items such as perfume or beverages.

Liquid Measurement Conversions

When baking, recipes list certain units of volume that may require you to convert them into smaller or larger quantities. Getting the conversions right is key to making something delicious. Here are common liquid unit conversions that can help you with recipes.

1 gallon:

• 4 quarts
• 8 pints
• 16 cups
• 128 ounces
• 3.79 liters

½ gallon:

• 2 quarts
• 4 pints
• 8 cups
• 64 ounces
• 1.9 liters

1 quart:

• 2 pints
• 4 cups
• 32 ounces
• .95 liters
• 946.35 cubic centimeters
• 57.75 cubic inches
• 0.25 gallon

1 pint:

• 2 cups
• 16 ounces
• 480 milliliters

1 cup:

• 16 tablespoons
• 8 ounces
• 250 milliliters

¼ cup:

• 4 tablespoons
• 12 teaspoons
• 60 milliliters

1 tablespoon:

• 3 teaspoons
• 15 milliliters

1 teaspoon:

• 4.9 milliliters

How Many Quarts Are in a Gallon?

There are 4 quarts in one gallon.

How to Convert Quarts to Gallons

To convert quarts to gallons, divide the volume by 4 or multiply the volume by 0.25.

Gallons = Quarts ÷ 4 or Gallons = Quarts x 0.25

Examples:

1 quart = 1 ÷ 4 = 1 x 0.25 = ¼ gal

2 quarts = 2 ÷ 4 = 2 x 0.25 = ½ gal

3 quarts = 3 ÷ 4 = 3 x 0.25 = ¾ gal

4 quarts = 4 ÷ 4 = 4 x 0.25 = 1 gal

10 quarts = 10 ÷ 4 = 10 x 0.25 = 2 ½ gal

15 quarts = 15 ÷ 4 =  15 x 0.25 = 3 ¾ gal

How to Convert Gallons to Quarts

To convert gallons to quarts, multiply the volume by 4.

Quarts = Gallons x 4

Examples:

1 gallon = 1 x 4 = 4 qt

2 gallons = 2 x 4 = 8 qt

3 gallons = 3 x 4 = 12 qt

5 gallons = 5 x 4 = 20 qt

10 gallons = 10 x 4 = 40 qt

100 gallons = 100 x 4 = 400 qt

Quart to Gallon Conversion Table

Convert quarts to gallons in no time with this handy conversion table. 

Quarts (qt)	Gallons (gal)
1	0.25 gal
2	0.5 gal
3	0.75 gal
4	1 gal
5	1.25 gal
6	1.5 gal
7	1.75 gal
8	2 gal
9	2.25 gal
10	2.5 gal
20	5 gal
30	7.5 gal
40	10 gal
50	12.5 gal
60	15 gal
70	17.5 gal
80	20 gal
90	22.5 gal
100	25 gal

Gallon to Quart Conversion Table

Our gallon to quart conversion table can help you quickly convert gallons into quarts.

Gallons (gal)	Quarts (qt)
1 gal	4 qt
2 gal	8 qt
3 gal	12 qt
4 gal	16 qt
5 gal	20 qt
6 gal	24 qt
7 gal	28 qt
8 gal	32 qt
9 gal	36 qt
10 gal	40 qt
20 gal	80 qt
30 gal	120 qt
40 gal	160 qt
50 gal	200 qt
60 gal	240 qt
70 gal	280 qt
80 gal	320 qt
90 gal	360 qt
100 gal	400 qt

Items Commonly Measured in Quarts and Gallons

A quart is a unit of measurement commonly used for dry or liquid ingredients. Here are a few items that are usually measured in quarts. 

• Water
• Milk
• Oil
• Flour
• Ice cream
• Cereal

Here are things usually measured in gallons:

• Milk 
• Water
• Gasoline
• Swimming pool capacity
• Paint
• Aquariums
• Coolers
• Liquid fertilizers

How to Measure Quarts and Gallons

If you are cooking or baking, you will need to know the exact measurements to get the recipe just right. Exact measurements are necessary to avoid final products with the wrong texture, consistency, moistness, and form.

If you are measuring liquid ingredients, use measuring cups that have the pour spout design for easy transfer from a cup to a larger container without spilling.

If you are measuring dry ingredients, use measuring cups without the spout. They will have a flat top and smooth brim. This allows you to scrape the excess from the top.

FAQs About Quart to Gallon Conversions

Quart-to-gallon conversions are easy once you understand how many quarts are in a gallon. Here are the most frequently asked questions about quart-to-gallon conversions.

How Many Quarts Are in a Half Gallon?

There are 2 quarts in a half gallon.

2 qt ÷ 4 = 0.5 gal

How Many Quarts Are in 5 Gallons?

There are 20 quarts in 5 gallons.

5 gal x 4 = 20 qt

How Many Cups Equal a Quart?

There are 4 cups in a quart.

How Many Cups Are in a Gallons?

There are 16 cups in a gallon.

How Many Quarts Are in 3 Gallons?

There are 12 quarts in 3 gallons.

3 gal x 4 = 12 qt

How Many Gallons Are 12 Quarts?

Three gallons are equal to 12 quarts.

How Many Quarts Are in 2 Gallons?

There are 8 quarts in 2 gallons.

2 gal x 4 = 8 qt

How Many Quarts Are in 2.5 Gallons?

There are 10 quarts in 2.5 gallons

2.5 gal x 4 = 10 qt

How Many Gallons Are 66 Quarts?

Sixty-six quarts are equal to 16.5 gallons.

66 qt ÷ 4 = 16.5 gal

How Many Quarts Are in 10 Gallons?

There are 40 quarts in 10 gallons.

10 gal x 4 = 40 qt

How Many Gallons Are 20 Quarts?

Twenty quarts is equal to 5 gallons.

20 qt ÷ 4 = 5 gal

How Many Quarts Are in a Gallon of Milk?

There are 4 quarts in a gallon of milk. 

How Many Quarts Are in 4 Gallons?

There are 16 quarts in 4 gallons.

4 gal x 4 = 16 qt

How Many Quarts Are in a Gallon of Water?

There are 4 quarts in a gallon of water.

How Many Gallons Are in 8 Quarts?

Eight quarts is equal to 2 gallons.

8 qt ÷ 4 = 2 gal

How Many Gallons Are 16 Quarts?

Sixteen quarts is 4 gallons.

16 qt ÷ 4 = 4 gal

How Many Quarts Are 8 Gallons?

There are 32 quarts in 8 gallons.

8 gal x 4 = 32 qt

How Many Gallons Are 6 Quarts?

Six quarts are equal to 1.5 gallons.

6 qt ÷ 4 = 1.5 gal

How Many Gallons Are 15 Quarts?

Fifteen quarts is 3.75 gallons.

15 qt ÷ 4 = 3.75 gal

2 Quarts Equals How Many Gallons?

Two quarts equals 0.5 gallons.

2 qt ÷ 4 = 0.5 gal

How Many Liters Make a Quart?

A liquid quart is equal to 0.946353 liters. 

How Many Quarts Are in 13 Gallons?

There are 52 quarts in 13 gallons.

13 gal x 4 = 52 quarts

4 Quarts Equals How Many Gallons?

Four quarts equals 1 gallon.

4 qt ÷ 4 = 1 gal

How Many Gallons Are 30 Quarts?

Thirty gallons equal 7.5 gallons.

30 qt ÷ 4 = 7.5 gal

How Many Gallons Are 64 Quarts?

Sixty-four quarts equal 16 gallons.

64 qt ÷ 4 = 16 gal

How Many Gallons Are 28 Quarts?

Twenty-eight quarts equal 7 gallons.

28 qt ÷ 4 = 7 gal

How Many Ounces Are in a Quarter Gallon?

There are 32 fluid ounces in a quarter gallon. 

How Many Gallons Are 40 Quarts?

Forty quarts equal 10 gallons.

40 qt ÷ 4 = 10 gal

How Many Quarts Are in 18 Gallons?

There are 72 quarts in 18 gallons.

18 gal x 4 = 72 qt

How Many Gallons Are 58 Quarts?

Fifty-eight quarts is 14.5 gallons.

58 qt ÷ 4 = 14.5 gal

How Many Quarts Are in a Gallon of Oil?

There are 4 quarts in a gallon of oil.

How Many Quarts Are in a Gallon of Transmission Fluid?

There are 4 quarts in a gallon of transmission fluid.

How Many Quarts in a Gallon of Soil?

There are 4 quarts in a gallon of soil.

How Many Quarts in a Gallon of Ice Cream?

There are 4 quarts in a gallon of ice cream.

How Many Quarts in a Gallon of Paint?

There are 4 quarts in a gallon of paint.

How Many Quarts Are in a 55 Gallon Drum?

There are 220 quarts in a 55-gallon drum.

14 Quarts Is How Many Gallons?

Fourteen quarts are 3.5 gallons.

14 qt ÷ 4 = 3.5 gal

How Many Gallons Are 35 Quarts?

Thirty-five quarts equals 8.75 gallons.

35 qt ÷ 4 = 8.75 gal

How Many Gallons Are 105 Quarts?

One-hundred-and-five quarts equals 26.25 gallons.

105 qt ÷ 4 = 26.25 gal

How Many Gallons Are 70 Quarts?

Seventy quarts equals 17.5 gallons

70 qt ÷ 4 = 17.5 gal

How Many Gallons Are 56 Quarts?

Fifty-six quarts equals 14 gallons.

56 qt ÷ 4 = 14 gal

How Many Gallons Are 18 Quarts?

Eighteen quarts are equal to 4.5 gallons.

18 qt ÷ 4 = 4.5 gal

How Many Gallons Is 50 Quarts?

Fifty quarts equal 12.5 gallons.

50 qt ÷ 4 = 12.5 gal

How Many Quarts Are in 7 Gallons?

There are 28 quarts in 7 gallons.

7 gal x 4 = 28 qt

How Many Gallons Is 32 Quarts?

Thirty-two quarts equal 8 gallons.

32 qt ÷ 4 = 8 gal

How Many Gallons is 72 Quarts?

Seventy-two quarts equal 18 gallons.

72 qt ÷ 4 = 18 gal

How Many Gallons Is 60 Quarts?

Sixty quarts equals 15 gallons.

60 qt ÷ 4 = 15 gal

How Many Gallons Is 7 Quarts?

Seven quarts equal 1.75 gallons

7 qt ÷ 4 = 1.75 gal

How Many Gallons Is 80 Quarts?

Eighty quarts equal 20 gallons.

80 qt ÷ 4 = 20 gal

How Many Gallons Is 22 Quarts?

Twenty-two quarts equal 5.5 gallons

22 qt ÷ 4 = 5.5 gal

36 Quarts Is How Many Gallons?

Thirty-six quarts equal 9 gallons.

36 qt ÷ 4 = 9 gal

How Many Quarts in 30 Gallons?

Thirty gallons equal 120 quarts.

30 gal x 4 = 120 quarts

How Many Gallons Is 26 Quarts?

Twenty-six quarts is 6.5 gallons.

26 ÷ 4 = 6.5 gal

How Many Gallons Is 48 Quarts?

Forty-eight quarts equal 12 gallons.

48 qt ÷ 4 = 12 gal

How Much Is 6 Quarts in Gallons?

Six quarts equal 1.5 gallons.

6 qt ÷ 4 = 1.5 gal

How Many Gallons Is 19 Quarts?

Nineteen quarts equal 4.75 gallons.

19 qt ÷ 4 = 4.75 gal

How Many Quarts is 27 Gallons?

Twenty-seven gallons is 108 quarts.

27 gal x 4 = 108 quarts

How Many Gallons Is 45 Quarts?

Forty-five quarts equal 11.25 gallons

45 qt ÷ 4 = 11.25 gal

1 Gallon of Vinegar Is Equal to How Many Quarts?

One gallon of vinegar is equal to 4 quarts of vinegar.

How Many Gallons Are 108 Quarts?

One-hundred-and-eight quarts equal 27 gallons.

108 qt ÷ 4 = 27 gal

Final Thoughts on How Many Quarts Are in a Gallon

Converting liquid quarts to liquid gallons does not have to be stressful. Using our formulas or conversion tables listed above, you can easily and quickly make conversions between quarts and gallons for any project.