Convert US Cup to US Quart

Enter the number of cups that you want to convert to quarts.

1 cup (cups) = 0.25 qt (quarts)

How to Convert Cups to Quarts

The us cup and us quart are both units of volume. By definition, 1 us quart equals exactly 4 cups. This means to convert cups to quarts, you divide by 4.

Formula

quarts = cups ÷ 4

Step-by-Step Example

Convert 5 cup to quarts:

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Convert 5 cup to quarts

We need to convert cups to quarts

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Apply the formula

Since 1 qt = 4 cup, divide by 4

5 ÷ 4 = 1.25

Answer

5 cup = 1.25 qt

US Cup to US Quart Conversion Table

Quick reference table for common us cup to us quart conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.

Cups (cup) Quarts (qt)
1 cup 0.25 qt
2 cup 0.5 qt
5 cup 1.25 qt
10 cup 2.5 qt
15 cup 3.75 qt
20 cup 5 qt
25 cup 6.25 qt
50 cup 12.5 qt
100 cup 25 qt

About These Units

US Cup (cup)

A US cup equals 8 fluid ounces, 16 tablespoons, or 237 milliliters. Cups are the standard volume measure for cooking and baking recipes in the United States. There are 4 cups in a quart, 2 cups in a pint. A metric cup is exactly 250 mL.

US Quart (qt)

A US quart (qt) equals 32 fluid ounces, 2 pints, 4 cups, or 0.946 liters. Quarts commonly measure motor oil, milk, and cooking liquids in the United States. There are 4 quarts in a gallon. A quart is slightly less than a liter.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert cups to quarts?

To convert cups to quarts, divide the value by 4. For example, 10 cup = 2.5 qt.

How many quarts are in 1 us cup?

1 us cup equals 0.25 quarts.

What is the formula for cups to quarts?

The formula is: qt = cup ÷ 4.