An imperial quart is one quarter of an imperial gallon.
Imperial quarts to Centiliters Converter — imp qt to cL
Convert Imperial quart (imp qt) to Centiliter (cL) using the exact conversion factor (1 imperial quart = 113.65225 centiliter). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, history, and common uses.
Imperial quarts to Centiliters converter
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Centiliter is 0.01 liter units.
Result = input x 0.0011365225 / 1e-5.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Imperial quarts to Centiliters
Imperial quart and Centiliter 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. Imperial quart is most often used for uk/commonwealth liquid measurement in historical or specialized contexts.
Formula
centiliters = imperial quarts × 113.65225
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 imperial quart equals 0.0011365225 base units, and 1 centiliter equals 0.00001 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct imperial quart-to-centiliter factor of 113.65225.
Simple example
1 imp qt × 113.65225 = 113.65225 cL
1 imperial quart = 113.65225 centiliters.
Real-world example
10 imp qt × 113.65225 = 1,136.5225 cL
10 imperial quarts = 1,136.5225 centiliters.
Conversion table
| Imperial quart (imp qt) | Centiliter (cL) |
|---|---|
| 1 imp qt | 113.65225 cL |
| 5 imp qt | 568.26125 cL |
| 10 imp qt | 1,136.5225 cL |
| 25 imp qt | 2,841.30625 cL |
| 50 imp qt | 5,682.6125 cL |
| 100 imp qt | 11,365.225 cL |
Reverse conversion: Centiliter to Imperial quart
113.65225 cL × 0.008798769932 = 1 imp qt
113.65225 centiliters = 1 imperial quart.
imperial quarts = centiliters × 0.00879876993196
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Centiliter to Imperial quart.
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.
Understanding the Centiliter (cL)
Centiliter is 0.01 liter units.
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 centiliters are in 1 imperial quart?
1 imperial quart equals 113.65225 centiliters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert imperial quart to centiliter?
Multiply the imperial quart value by 113.65225. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert centiliter back to imperial quart?
Use the reverse factor: 1 centiliter equals 0.0087987699 imperial quarts. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
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.
What is a centiliter?
Centiliter (cL) is a unit of volume.
Is the imperial quart to centiliter 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.
Where is the imperial quart still used today?
United Kingdom and Commonwealth countries (historically)