Quarts to cups
One qt equals 4 cup. Type any number and the answer appears as you type — the maths happens in your browser.
Result
The same value in every unit
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Common values
| quarts | cups |
|---|---|
| 1 qt | 4 cup |
| 2 qt | 8 cup |
| 3 qt | 12 cup |
| 5 qt | 20 cup |
| 10 qt | 40 cup |
| 15 qt | 60 cup |
| 20 qt | 80 cup |
| 25 qt | 100 cup |
| 50 qt | 200 cup |
| 100 qt | 400 cup |
| 500 qt | 2000 cup |
| 1000 qt | 4000 cup |
How to use
- Enter the number of quarts in the field.
- The result in cups updates on every keystroke.
- Use the table below for the values people look up most often.
Formula and reverse conversion
The formula
To convert by hand: cup = qt × 4. Going back the other way, one cup is 0.25 qt.
Where the odd number comes from
The factor is not a round number because the imperial units are defined through the metric ones by international agreement: an inch is exactly 25.4 mm and a pound is exactly 0.45359237 kg. Everything else follows from those definitions.
cup = qt × 4
Frequently asked questions
How many cups are in one quarts?
One qt is 4 cup.
How do I convert quarts to cups?
Multiply by the factor: cup = qt × 4.
Is the result exact?
The factors are the exact legal definitions, and up to ten significant digits are kept in the answer. Rounding happens only in the display.
How do I convert cups back to quarts?
One cup is 0.25 qt — or open the reverse page linked below.