What is Liters to Quarts Converter?

This tool converts liters to US quarts, helpful when working with imported motor oil, European recipes, or international product specifications. The quart remains a common unit in American kitchens and auto shops.

The Conversion Factor

One liter equals 1.05669 US quarts. Since they're nearly equal (liters are about 6% larger), you can often treat them as interchangeable for rough estimates.

When You Need This

Motor oil: European car specifications in liters
Cooking: Converting metric recipes to US measures
Shopping: Comparing international product sizes
Automotive: Coolant and fluid capacities

Automotive Applications

Many European cars specify fluids in liters:

4 liters = 4.23 quarts
5 liters = 5.28 quarts
6 liters = 6.34 quarts

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How to Use

Converting liters to quarts is simple:

Enter the liter value
See the quart equivalent immediately
Use for purchasing or recipe adjustments

Quick Rule

Since 1 liter ≈ 1 quart (just 6% more):

For rough estimates, treat liters as quarts
This slightly underestimates the quart amount
For precision, use the converter

Motor Oil Example

Your European car needs 4.5 liters of oil:

4.5 L × 1.057 = 4.76 quarts
Buy 5 quarts—you'll have a little left over

Recipe Conversion

A French soup recipe calls for 2 liters of stock:

2 L × 1.057 = 2.11 quarts
Use 2 quarts and a splash extra

Features

Precise Conversion

Uses the exact factor: 1 liter = 1.05669 quarts. Accurate for automotive and culinary applications.

Real-Time Results

Results update as you type for quick comparisons.

Reference Table

Common liter to quart conversions:

1 L = 1.06 qt
2 L = 2.11 qt
3 L = 3.17 qt
4 L = 4.23 qt
5 L = 5.28 qt
10 L = 10.57 qt

Copy Function

Copy values for shopping lists or documentation.

Unit Switching

Switch to gallons, pints, or other units using the dropdowns.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many quarts are in a liter?

One liter equals 1.057 US quarts. A liter is slightly larger than a quart.

Can I substitute liters for quarts in a recipe?

For most cooking purposes, yes. The 5.7% difference rarely affects the outcome. For precision baking or scientific applications, use the exact conversion.

How many quarts is a 5-liter oil container?

A 5-liter container equals 5.28 quarts. This is enough for most 5-quart oil changes with a little left over.

What's the difference between US and UK quarts?

A US quart is 0.946 liters, while a UK quart is 1.137 liters. This converter uses US quarts, which are smaller.

How do I know if a recipe uses US or metric quarts?

The term "quart" typically refers to US quarts. Metric recipes use liters. If a recipe seems European but mentions quarts, they likely mean liters or you're looking at a converted recipe.

Is it better to buy oil in liters or quarts?

Buy whatever matches your needs. A 5-liter jug (5.28 qt) often costs less per volume than individual quart bottles. Check the per-liter or per-quart price to compare.

Liters to Quarts