Cups to Quarts Converter
Convert US cups (cups) to US quarts (qt) instantly. Type a value — the result updates as you type, and the swap button converts the other way.
Cups to Quarts formula
qt = cups ÷ 4
1 US cup = 0.25 US quarts · 1 US quart = 4 US cups
To convert US cups to US quarts, divide the value by 4. For example, 6 cups:
qt = 6 ÷ 4qt = 1.5
So 6 cups = 1.5 qt.
Mental math shortcut
This conversion is exact, so there is no need to estimate: just divide by 4.
Cups to Quarts conversion table
Quarts back to Cups
The same values converted the other way, rounded for everyday use:
| US quarts | US cups |
|---|---|
| 0.25 qt | 1 cups |
| 0.5 qt | 2 cups |
| 0.75 qt | 3 cups |
| 1 qt | 4 cups |
| 1.5 qt | 6 cups |
| 2 qt | 8 cups |
| 3 qt | 12 cups |
| 4 qt | 16 cups |
About the units
US cups (cups)
A US customary cup is 8 US fluid ounces, about 236.6 ml. Nutrition labels use a rounded 240 ml cup; metric cups are 250 ml.
US quarts (qt)
A US liquid quart is 2 pints or 4 cups, about 946 ml.
Frequently asked questions
How many US quarts are in a US cup?
One US cup equals 0.25 US quarts.
What is 6 Cups in Quarts?
6 cups = 1.5 qt.
How do I convert Quarts back to Cups?
Multiply the US quarts by 4. Or use the Quarts to Cups converter.