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Gallons to Quarts

Convert gallons (gal) to quarts (qt) — instant and accurate

1 gal = 4 qt  ·  To convert gallons to quarts, multiply by 4.

4 qt

Gallons to Quarts Conversion Table

GallonsQuarts
0.25 gal1 qt
0.5 gal2 qt
1 gal4 qt
2 gal8 qt
3 gal12 qt
4 gal16 qt
5 gal20 qt
6 gal24 qt
8 gal32 qt
10 gal40 qt
16 gal64 qt
25 gal100 qt
50 gal200 qt
100 gal400 qt
250 gal1000 qt
500 gal2000 qt
1000 gal4000 qt

Formula

quarts = gallons × 4
gallons = quarts × 0.25
Example: 5 gal × 4 = 20 qt

About the Gallons-to-Quarts Conversion

Converting gallons to quarts is the standard chain within the US liquid system. One US gallon equals exactly 4 quarts.

Real-World Examples

  • 1 gal (one gallon) = 4 qt
  • 0.5 gal (half-gallon) = 2 qt
  • 5 gal (5 gallons) = 20 qt
  • 2 gal (two gallons) = 8 qt

Quarts to Gallons (Reverse)

QuartsGallons
0.25 qt0.0625 gal
0.5 qt0.125 gal
1 qt0.25 gal
2 qt0.5 gal
3 qt0.75 gal
4 qt1 gal
5 qt1.25 gal
6 qt1.5 gal
8 qt2 gal
10 qt2.5 gal
16 qt4 gal
25 qt6.25 gal
50 qt12.5 gal
100 qt25 gal
250 qt62.5 gal
500 qt125 gal
1000 qt250 gal

Frequently Asked Questions

How many quarts are in a gallon?

1 gallon equals 4 quarts.

How do I convert gallons to quarts?

Multiply the value in gallons by 4 to get quarts. For example, 5 gal × 4 = 20 qt.

How do I convert quarts back to gallons?

Multiply the value in quarts by 0.25 to get gallons. Equivalently, divide by 4.

How many gallons are in a quart?

1 quart equals 0.25 gallons.

Is the gallons-to-quarts conversion exact?

Yes. 1 gal = 4 qt is an exact value defined by international agreement.

About Gallons and Quarts

The US liquid gallon (symbol gal) equals 4 quarts, 8 pints, or exactly 3.78541 liters. The UK imperial gallon is about 20% larger (4.546 L).

The US liquid quart (symbol qt) equals 2 pints, 4 cups, or exactly 946.353 milliliters — slightly less than a liter.

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