An imperial quart is one quarter of an imperial gallon.
Imperial quarts to Kiloliters Converter — imp qt to kL
Convert Imperial quart (imp qt) to Kiloliter (kL) using the exact conversion factor (1 imperial quart = 0.0011365225 kiloliter). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, history, and common uses.
Imperial quarts to Kiloliters converter
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Context values
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Kiloliter is 1000 liter units.
Result = input x 0.0011365225 / 1.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Imperial quarts to Kiloliters
Imperial quart and Kiloliter 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
kiloliters = imperial quarts × 0.0011365225
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 kiloliter equals 1 base unit, so dividing one by the other gives the direct imperial quart-to-kiloliter factor of 0.0011365225.
Simple example
1 imp qt × 0.0011365225 = 0.0011365225 kL
1 imperial quart = 0.0011365225 kiloliters.
Real-world example
10 imp qt × 0.0011365225 = 0.011365225 kL
10 imperial quarts = 0.011365225 kiloliters.
Conversion table
| Imperial quart (imp qt) | Kiloliter (kL) |
|---|---|
| 1 imp qt | 0.0011365225 kL |
| 5 imp qt | 0.0056826125 kL |
| 10 imp qt | 0.011365225 kL |
| 25 imp qt | 0.0284130625 kL |
| 50 imp qt | 0.056826125 kL |
| 100 imp qt | 0.11365225 kL |
Reverse conversion: Kiloliter to Imperial quart
0.0011365225 kL × 879.8769932 = 1 imp qt
0.0011365225 kiloliters = 1 imperial quart.
imperial quarts = kiloliters × 879.876993196
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Kiloliter 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 Kiloliter (kL)
Kiloliter is 1000 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 kiloliters are in 1 imperial quart?
1 imperial quart equals 0.0011365225 kiloliters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert imperial quart to kiloliter?
Multiply the imperial quart value by 0.0011365225. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert kiloliter back to imperial quart?
Use the reverse factor: 1 kiloliter equals 879.8769932 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 kiloliter?
Kiloliter (kL) is a unit of volume.
Is the imperial quart to kiloliter 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)