Cubic metric volume unit.
Cubic Centimeters to Imperial quarts Converter — cm3 to imp qt
Convert Cubic Centimeter (cm3) to Imperial quart (imp qt) using the exact conversion factor (1 cubic centimeter = 0.000879877 imperial quart). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, history, and common uses.
Cubic Centimeters to Imperial quarts converter
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Volume Converter
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-6 / 0.0011365225.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Cubic Centimeters to Imperial quarts
Cubic Centimeter 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: Cubic metric volume unit, and an imperial quart is one quarter of an imperial gallon.
Formula
imperial quarts = cubic centimeters × 0.000879876993196
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 cubic centimeter equals 0.000001 base units, and 1 imperial quart equals 0.0011365225 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct cubic centimeter-to-imperial quart factor of 0.000879876993196.
Simple example
1 cm3 × 0.0008798769932 = 0.000879877 imp qt
1 cubic centimeter = 0.000879877 imperial quarts.
Real-world example
10 cm3 × 0.0008798769932 = 0.0087987699 imp qt
10 cubic centimeters = 0.0087987699 imperial quarts.
Conversion table
| Cubic Centimeter (cm3) | Imperial quart (imp qt) |
|---|---|
| 1 cm3 | 0.000879877 imp qt |
| 5 cm3 | 0.004399385 imp qt |
| 10 cm3 | 0.0087987699 imp qt |
| 25 cm3 | 0.0219969248 imp qt |
| 50 cm3 | 0.0439938497 imp qt |
| 100 cm3 | 0.0879876993 imp qt |
Reverse conversion: Imperial quart to Cubic Centimeter
0.000879877 imp qt × 1136.5225 = 1.000000008 cm3
0.000879877 imperial quarts = 1.000000008 cubic centimeters.
cubic centimeters = imperial quarts × 1136.5225
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Imperial quart to Cubic Centimeter.
Understanding the Cubic Centimeter (cm3)
Cubic metric volume unit.
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 cubic centimeter?
1 cubic centimeter equals 0.000879877 imperial quarts, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert cubic centimeter to imperial quart?
Multiply the cubic centimeter value by 0.0008798769932. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert imperial quart back to cubic centimeter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 imperial quart equals 1,136.5225 cubic centimeters. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a cubic centimeter?
Cubic Centimeter (cm3) 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 cubic centimeter 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.