Centiliter is 0.01 liter units.
Centiliters to Imperial quarts Converter — cL to imp qt
Convert Centiliter (cL) to Imperial quart (imp qt) using the exact conversion factor (1 centiliter = 0.0087987699 imperial quart). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, history, and common uses.
Centiliters to Imperial quarts converter
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Convert metric, US customary, imperial, cooking, dry, and industrial volume units.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
An imperial quart is one quarter of an imperial gallon.
Result = input x 1e-5 / 0.0011365225.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Centiliters to Imperial quarts
Centiliter and Imperial quart appear side by side at fuel pumps and on beverage labels, since the US measures liquids in gallons while most of the world uses liters. Specifically: Centiliter is 0.01 liter units, and an imperial quart is one quarter of an imperial gallon.
Formula
imperial quarts = centiliters × 0.00879876993196
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 centiliter equals 0.00001 base units, and 1 imperial quart equals 0.0011365225 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct centiliter-to-imperial quart factor of 0.00879876993196.
Simple example
1 cL × 0.008798769932 = 0.0087987699 imp qt
1 centiliter = 0.0087987699 imperial quarts.
Real-world example
10 cL × 0.008798769932 = 0.0879876993 imp qt
10 centiliters = 0.0879876993 imperial quarts.
Conversion table
| Centiliter (cL) | Imperial quart (imp qt) |
|---|---|
| 1 cL | 0.0087987699 imp qt |
| 5 cL | 0.0439938497 imp qt |
| 10 cL | 0.0879876993 imp qt |
| 25 cL | 0.2199692483 imp qt |
| 50 cL | 0.4399384966 imp qt |
| 100 cL | 0.8798769932 imp qt |
Reverse conversion: Imperial quart to Centiliter
0.0087987699 imp qt × 113.65225 = 0.9999999964 cL
0.0087987699 imperial quarts = 0.9999999964 centiliters.
centiliters = imperial quarts × 113.65225
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Imperial quart to Centiliter.
Understanding the Centiliter (cL)
Centiliter is 0.01 liter units.
Understanding the Imperial quart
Imperial quart (imp qt) measures volume. The imperial quart is one-quarter of an imperial gallon: exactly 1.1365225 liters. It is classified as a UK/imperial customary unit.
Where it's used: United Kingdom and Commonwealth countries (historically)
Imperial quart vs. US quart. Like the gallon and pint, the imperial quart is about 20% larger than the US quart, following from Britain's 1824 gallon redefinition.
Uses of the Imperial quart today
- UK/Commonwealth liquid measurement in historical or specialized contexts
History of the Imperial quart
The imperial quart follows directly from the 1824 imperial gallon as one-quarter of it, part of the same UK standardization that diverged from the US gallon system.
Historical origin. Imperial quart was not the invention of a single named person; it developed through the process described above.
Imperial quart — sources
- UK Weights and Measures Act 1824 — Basis for the imperial quart via the imperial gallon.
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Frequently asked questions
How many imperial quarts are in 1 centiliter?
1 centiliter equals 0.0087987699 imperial quarts, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert centiliter to imperial quart?
Multiply the centiliter value by 0.008798769932. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert imperial quart back to centiliter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 imperial quart equals 113.65225 centiliters. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a centiliter?
Centiliter (cL) is a unit of volume.
What is a imperial quart?
Imperial quart (imp qt) measures volume. The imperial quart is one-quarter of an imperial gallon: exactly 1.1365225 liters. It is classified as a UK/imperial customary unit.
Is the centiliter to imperial quart conversion exact?
Yes. The imperial quart is one-quarter of an imperial gallon: exactly 1.1365225 liters. That fixed definition is what the converter above uses, so any rounding you see is a display choice, not a limitation of the math.
What is the difference between imperial quart vs. us quart?
Like the gallon and pint, the imperial quart is about 20% larger than the US quart, following from Britain's 1824 gallon redefinition.