Quarts to Cups Converter
Convert US quarts (qt) to US cups (cups) instantly. Type a value — the result updates as you type, and the swap button converts the other way.
Quarts to Cups formula
cups = qt × 4
1 US quart = 4 US cups · 1 US cup = 0.25 US quarts
To convert US quarts to US cups, multiply the value by 4. For example, 2 qt:
cups = 2 × 4cups = 8
So 2 qt = 8 cups.
Mental math shortcut
This conversion is exact, so there is no need to estimate: just multiply by 4.
Quarts to Cups conversion table
Cups back to Quarts
The same values converted the other way, rounded for everyday use:
| US cups | US quarts |
|---|---|
| 1 cups | 0.25 qt |
| 2 cups | 0.5 qt |
| 4 cups | 1 qt |
| 6 cups | 1.5 qt |
| 8 cups | 2 qt |
| 12 cups | 3 qt |
| 16 cups | 4 qt |
| 24 cups | 6 qt |
About the units
US quarts (qt)
A US liquid quart is 2 pints or 4 cups, about 946 ml.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How many US cups are in a US quart?
One US quart equals 4 US cups.
What is 2 Quarts in Cups?
2 qt = 8 cups.
How do I convert Cups back to Quarts?
Divide the US cups by 4. Or use the Cups to Quarts converter.