How to convert cups to quarts
Formula: qt = cup ÷ 4
Worked example: 2 cup → 2 ÷ 4 = 0.5 qt
Cups to quarts conversion chart
| Cups (cup) | Quarts (qt) |
|---|---|
| 0.25 cup | 0.0625 qt |
| 0.5 cup | 0.125 qt |
| 0.75 cup | 0.1875 qt |
| 1 cup | 0.25 qt |
| 1.25 cup | 0.3125 qt |
| 1.5 cup | 0.375 qt |
| 2 cup | 0.5 qt |
| 2.5 cup | 0.625 qt |
| 3 cup | 0.75 qt |
| 4 cup | 1 qt |
| 5 cup | 1.25 qt |
| 6 cup | 1.5 qt |
| 8 cup | 2 qt |
| 10 cup | 2.5 qt |
| 12 cup | 3 qt |
| 16 cup | 4 qt |
What is a cup?
The US customary cup holds 8 fluid ounces, about 236.6 ml. Nutrition labels use a rounded 240 ml cup, and Canada and Australia use a 250 ml metric cup. In baking, measure dry ingredients level, or better, weigh them.
What is a quart?
The US liquid quart is a quarter of a gallon: 2 pints, 4 cups or 32 fluid ounces, about 946 ml. Motor oil, milk, stock and slow cooker capacities are commonly given in quarts.