How to convert cups to quarts
Cups and Quarts both measure volume, so converting is a single multiplication. One cup equals 0.25 qt, so you multiply your cups value by 0.25.
Formula: quarts = cups × 0.25. For example, 10 cup = 2.499997 qt.
Cups to Quarts conversion table
| Cups (cup) | Quarts (qt) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.25 |
| 2 | 0.499999 |
| 5 | 1.249999 |
| 10 | 2.499997 |
| 25 | 6.249993 |
| 50 | 12.499987 |
| 100 | 24.999974 |
| 1,000 | 249.999736 |
Cups and Quarts explained
Cups (cup): A US cooking measure of about 236.6 ml.
Quarts (qt): A US liquid measure of about 946 ml (two pints).
When you'd convert cups to quarts
You'll convert cups to quarts whenever a measurement is given in one unit but you need it in the other — comparing cups and quarts figures across regions, following a recipe or spec, or double-checking a number. Because 1 cup is exactly 0.25 qt, the result is precise every time.
Frequently asked questions
How many quarts are in a cup?
One cup equals 0.25 qt. Multiply your cups figure by 0.25 to get quarts.
What is the formula to convert cups to quarts?
quarts = cups × 0.25. The factor 0.25 is exact.
What is 2 cups in quarts?
2 cup = 0.499999 qt. You can enter any value in the converter above to get an instant result.
Is this Cups to Quarts converter accurate?
Yes. It uses the standard conversion factor (1 cup = 0.25 qt) defined by NIST Handbook 44 / US customary liquid measures, so results are exact to several decimal places.