Convert Gallons to Quarts
Convert Gallons (gal) to Quarts (qt) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
qt = gal × 4
About Gallons
A US gallon (gal) = 4 quarts = 128 fl oz ≈ 3.785 L. Gasoline, milk, water, paint, and pesticides are sold by the gallon in the US. About 20% smaller than the UK imperial gallon (4.546 L) - a critical difference when comparing fuel economy across the Atlantic. 1 US gal = 3.785 L = 4 qt = 128 fl oz.
About Quarts
A quart (qt) is a US customary volume unit equal to 2 pints or 4 cups - approximately 946.353 mL (just under one liter). Motor oil, paint, and large containers of juice or milk are commonly sold by the quart in the United States. The term 'quart' derives from the Latin 'quartus' (fourth), as it is one quarter of a gallon. The US liquid quart (946 mL) differs from the UK imperial quart (1136 mL). Engine coolant, transmission fluid, and many automotive products are measured and sold in quart containers in the US. Four quarts equal one US gallon.
Quick Reference Table
| Gallons (gal) | Quarts (qt) |
|---|---|
| 1 gal | 4 qt |
| 2 gal | 8 qt |
| 5 gal | 20 qt |
| 10 gal | 40 qt |
| 25 gal | 100 qt |
| 50 gal | 200 qt |
| 100 gal | 400 qt |