A metric cup is 250 milliliters.
Metric cups to Imperial quarts Converter — metric cup to imp qt
Convert Metric cup (metric cup) to Imperial quart (imp qt) using the exact conversion factor (1 metric cup = 0.2199692483 imperial quart). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, unit comparison, history, and common uses.
Metric cups 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 0.00025 / 0.0011365225.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Metric cups to Imperial quarts
Metric cup 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. Metric cup is typically associated with australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Canada (recipes and cooking measurement), while Imperial quart is typically associated with united Kingdom and Commonwealth countries (historically).
Formula
imperial quarts = metric cups × 0.219969248299
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 metric cup equals 0.00025 base units, and 1 imperial quart equals 0.0011365225 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct metric cup-to-imperial quart factor of 0.219969248299.
Simple example
1 metric cup × 0.2199692483 = 0.2199692483 imp qt
1 metric cup = 0.2199692483 imperial quarts.
Real-world example
10 metric cup × 0.2199692483 = 2.199692483 imp qt
10 metric cups = 2.199692483 imperial quarts.
Conversion table
| Metric cup (metric cup) | Imperial quart (imp qt) |
|---|---|
| 1 metric cup | 0.2199692483 imp qt |
| 5 metric cup | 1.099846241 imp qt |
| 10 metric cup | 2.199692483 imp qt |
| 25 metric cup | 5.499231207 imp qt |
| 50 metric cup | 10.99846241 imp qt |
| 100 metric cup | 21.99692483 imp qt |
Reverse conversion: Imperial quart to Metric cup
0.2199692483 imp qt × 4.54609 = 1 metric cup
0.2199692483 imperial quarts = 1 metric cups.
metric cups = imperial quarts × 4.54609
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Imperial quart to Metric cup.
Metric cup vs. Imperial quart
| Aspect | Metric cup | Imperial quart |
|---|---|---|
| Family | Non-SI unit (culinary, metric countries) | UK/imperial customary unit |
| Typical use | Recipe and cooking measurement in metric-using English-speaking countries | UK/Commonwealth liquid measurement in historical or specialized contexts |
| Where it's used | Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Canada (recipes and cooking measurement) | United Kingdom and Commonwealth countries (historically) |
Understanding the Metric cup
Metric cup (metric cup) measures volume. The metric cup used in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and Canada is defined as exactly 250 milliliters. It is classified as a Non-SI unit (culinary, metric countries).
Where it's used: Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Canada (recipes and cooking measurement)
Metric cup vs. US cup. The metric cup (250 mL) is about 4% larger than the US cooking cup (240 mL) — small for most recipes, but worth checking when following a recipe from a different country.
Uses of the Metric cup today
- Recipe and cooking measurement in metric-using English-speaking countries
- Baking and portion measurement
History of the Metric cup
As Commonwealth countries metricated through the 20th century, cookbook publishers and standards bodies adopted a round 250 mL 'metric cup' so recipes could use a convenient, easily-scaled volume rather than the US's 240 mL or older imperial teacup conventions.
Historical origin. Metric cup was not the invention of a single named person; it developed through the process described above.
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.
Metric cup — sources
- National Measurement Institute (Australia) — Kitchen measures — Documents the 250 mL metric cup standard.
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 metric cup?
1 metric cup equals 0.2199692483 imperial quarts, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert metric cup to imperial quart?
Multiply the metric cup value by 0.2199692483. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert imperial quart back to metric cup?
Use the reverse factor: 1 imperial quart equals 4.54609 metric cups. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a metric cup?
Metric cup (metric cup) measures volume. The metric cup used in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and Canada is defined as exactly 250 milliliters. It is classified as a Non-SI unit (culinary, metric countries).
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 metric cup 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 metric cup vs. us cup?
The metric cup (250 mL) is about 4% larger than the US cooking cup (240 mL) — small for most recipes, but worth checking when following a recipe from a different country.
Where is the metric cup still used today?
Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Canada (recipes and cooking measurement)