Convert quart (US) to gallon (US)
Please provide values below to convert quart (US) [qt (US)] to gallon (US) [gal (US)], or Convert gallon (US) to quart (US).
How to Convert Quart (Us) to Gallon (Us)
1 qt (US) = 0.25 gal (US)
Example: convert 15 qt (US) to gal (US):
15 qt (US) = 15 × 0.25 gal (US) = 3.75 gal (US)
Quart (Us) to Gallon (Us) Conversion Table
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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is used primarily in cooking, beverage packaging, and measuring liquids in the United States, although it has largely been replaced by metric units in scientific contexts.
Gallon (Us)
A gallon (US) is a unit of volume measurement primarily used in the United States, equal to 128 US fluid ounces or approximately 3.785 liters.
History/Origin
The US gallon was established based on the British imperial gallon but was redefined in the United States in the 19th century. It has been used for measuring liquids like fuel, milk, and other fluids in the US since the 19th century.
Current Use
The US gallon is widely used in the United States for measuring liquid volumes such as gasoline, milk, and other beverages. It remains a standard unit in commerce, industry, and daily life within the US.