Convert US Quart to US Cup

Convert quarts to cups by entering a value below.

1 qt (quarts) = 4 cup (cups)

How to Convert Quarts to Cups

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

Formula

cups = quarts × 4

Step-by-Step Example

Convert 5 qt to cups:

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Convert 5 qt to cups

We need to convert quarts to cups

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Apply the formula

Since 1 qt = 4 cup, multiply by 4

5 × 4 = 20

Answer

5 qt = 20 cup

US Quart to US Cup Conversion Table

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

Quarts (qt) Cups (cup)
1 qt 4 cup
2 qt 8 cup
5 qt 20 cup
10 qt 40 cup
15 qt 60 cup
20 qt 80 cup
25 qt 100 cup
50 qt 200 cup
100 qt 400 cup

About These Units

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.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert quarts to cups?

To convert quarts to cups, multiply the value by 4. For example, 10 qt = 40 cup.

How many cups are in 1 us quart?

1 us quart equals 4 cups.

What is the formula for quarts to cups?

The formula is: cup = qt × 4.