Convert kiloliter to quart (US)
Please provide values below to convert kiloliter [kL] to quart (US) [qt (US)], or Convert quart (US) to kiloliter.
How to Convert Kiloliter to Quart (Us)
1 kL = 1056.68820943259 qt (US)
Example: convert 15 kL to qt (US):
15 kL = 15 × 1056.68820943259 qt (US) = 15850.3231414889 qt (US)
Kiloliter to Quart (Us) Conversion Table
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Kiloliter
A kiloliter (kL) is a unit of volume equal to 1,000 liters.
History/Origin
The kiloliter originated from the metric system as a larger unit for measuring volume, primarily used in scientific and industrial contexts since the adoption of the metric system in the 19th century.
Current Use
Kiloliters are used today in fields such as water management, agriculture, and industry to measure large quantities of liquids efficiently.
Quart (Us)
A quart (US) is a unit of volume measurement equal to one-fourth of a US gallon, commonly used for liquids and other substances.
History/Origin
The quart originated from the Old French word 'quarte,' meaning 'quarter,' and has been used in the United States since the 18th century as part of the customary system of measurement.
Current Use
Today, the US quart is used primarily in cooking, beverage packaging, and measuring liquids in the United States, although it has largely been replaced by metric units in scientific contexts.