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Convert quarts to cups (qt to cup)

Type a value in quarts or in cups: the other field updates as you type. Below you will find the formula, a worked example and a qt to cup chart.

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1 qt = 4 cup

How to convert quarts to cups

Formula: cup = qt × 4

Worked example: 2 qt → 2 × 4 = 8 cup

Quarts to cups conversion chart

Quarts (qt)Cups (cup)
0.5 qt2 cup
1 qt4 cup
1.5 qt6 cup
2 qt8 cup
3 qt12 cup
4 qt16 cup
5 qt20 cup
6 qt24 cup
8 qt32 cup
10 qt40 cup

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.

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.

Frequently asked questions

How many cups are in a quart?

A quart equals 4 cups. To convert any value, multiply the number of quarts by 4.

How do you convert quarts to cups?

Use the formula cup = qt × 4. Example: 2 qt → 2 × 4 = 8 cup.

How many quarts are in a cup?

A cup equals 0.25 quarts. That is the reverse conversion, from cups to quarts.

Results are rounded to 6 significant digits; the conversion factors are the exact legal definitions.