Convert quart (UK) to liter
Please provide values below to convert quart (UK) [qt (UK)] to liter [L, l], or Convert liter to quart (UK).
How to Convert Quart (Uk) to Liter
1 qt (UK) = 1.1365225 L, l
Example: convert 15 qt (UK) to L, l:
15 qt (UK) = 15 × 1.1365225 L, l = 17.0478375 L, l
Quart (Uk) to Liter Conversion Table
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Quart (Uk)
The quart (UK) is a unit of volume equal to one-fourth of a imperial gallon, used primarily in the United Kingdom for measuring liquids.
History/Origin
The UK quart has its origins in the imperial system established in 1824, replacing earlier customary units. It was historically used for measuring liquids like milk and beer before metrication.
Current Use
Today, the UK quart is largely obsolete and replaced by metric units, but it may still be encountered in historical contexts or traditional recipes.
Liter
The liter (L, l) is a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter, commonly used to measure liquids and other substances.
History/Origin
The liter was introduced in France in 1795 as part of the metric system, based on the cubic decimeter, and has since become a standard unit of volume worldwide.
Current Use
The liter is widely used in science, industry, and daily life for measuring liquids, beverages, and other fluids, especially in countries using the metric system.