Kiloliter is 1000 liter units.
Kiloliters to Imperial quarts Converter — kL to imp qt
Convert Kiloliter (kL) to Imperial quart (imp qt) using the exact conversion factor (1 kiloliter = 879.8769932 imperial quart). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, history, and common uses.
Kiloliters 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 1 / 0.0011365225.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Kiloliters to Imperial quarts
Kiloliter 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: Kiloliter is 1000 liter units, and an imperial quart is one quarter of an imperial gallon.
Formula
imperial quarts = kiloliters × 879.876993196
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 kiloliter equals 1 base unit, and 1 imperial quart equals 0.0011365225 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct kiloliter-to-imperial quart factor of 879.876993196.
Simple example
1 kL × 879.8769932 = 879.8769932 imp qt
1 kiloliter = 879.8769932 imperial quarts.
Real-world example
10 kL × 879.8769932 = 8,798.769932 imp qt
10 kiloliters = 8,798.769932 imperial quarts.
Conversion table
| Kiloliter (kL) | Imperial quart (imp qt) |
|---|---|
| 1 kL | 879.8769932 imp qt |
| 5 kL | 4,399.384966 imp qt |
| 10 kL | 8,798.769932 imp qt |
| 25 kL | 21,996.92483 imp qt |
| 50 kL | 43,993.84966 imp qt |
| 100 kL | 87,987.69932 imp qt |
Reverse conversion: Imperial quart to Kiloliter
879.8769932 imp qt × 0.0011365225 = 1 kL
879.8769932 imperial quarts = 1 kiloliters.
kiloliters = imperial quarts × 0.0011365225
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Imperial quart to Kiloliter.
Understanding the Kiloliter (kL)
Kiloliter is 1000 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 kiloliter?
1 kiloliter equals 879.8769932 imperial quarts, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert kiloliter to imperial quart?
Multiply the kiloliter value by 879.8769932. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert imperial quart back to kiloliter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 imperial quart equals 0.0011365225 kiloliters. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a kiloliter?
Kiloliter (kL) 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 kiloliter 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.