A US liquid quart is one quarter of a US gallon.
Quarts to Cubic Meters Converter — qt to m3
Convert Quart (qt) to Cubic Meter (m3) using the exact conversion factor (1 quart = 0.0009463529 cubic meter). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, unit comparison, history, and common uses.
Quarts to Cubic Meters 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.
Cubic metric volume unit.
Result = input x 0.000946352946 / 1.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Quarts to Cubic Meters
Quart and Cubic Meter 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. Quart is typically associated with united States (cooking, dairy, motor oil packaging), while Cubic Meter is typically associated with standard volume unit worldwide for large-scale measurement (construction, shipping, utilities).
Formula
cubic meters = quarts × 0.000946352946
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 quart equals 0.000946352946 base units, and 1 cubic meter equals 1 base unit, so dividing one by the other gives the direct quart-to-cubic meter factor of 0.000946352946.
Simple example
1 qt × 0.000946352946 = 0.0009463529 m3
1 quart = 0.0009463529 cubic meters.
Real-world example
10 qt × 0.000946352946 = 0.0094635295 m3
10 quarts = 0.0094635295 cubic meters.
Conversion table
| Quart (qt) | Cubic Meter (m3) |
|---|---|
| 1 qt | 0.0009463529 m3 |
| 5 qt | 0.0047317647 m3 |
| 10 qt | 0.0094635295 m3 |
| 25 qt | 0.0236588237 m3 |
| 50 qt | 0.0473176473 m3 |
| 100 qt | 0.0946352946 m3 |
Reverse conversion: Cubic Meter to Quart
0.0009463529 m3 × 1056.688209 = 0.9999999514 qt
0.0009463529 cubic meters = 0.9999999514 quarts.
quarts = cubic meters × 1056.68820943
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Cubic Meter to Quart.
Quart vs. Cubic Meter
| Aspect | Quart | Cubic Meter |
|---|---|---|
| Family | US customary unit | SI derived unit |
| Typical use | US recipe measurement (larger liquid volumes) | Concrete, excavation, and construction material volume |
| Where it's used | United States (cooking, dairy, motor oil packaging) | Standard volume unit worldwide for large-scale measurement (construction, shipping, utilities) |
Understanding the Quart
Quart (qt) measures volume. The US liquid quart is exactly one-quarter of a US gallon: 0.946352946 liters. It is classified as a US customary unit.
Where it's used: United States (cooking, dairy, motor oil packaging)
Uses of the Quart today
- US recipe measurement (larger liquid volumes)
- US motor oil and automotive fluid packaging
- US dairy and beverage packaging (quart containers)
History of the Quart
The quart ('quarter' of a gallon) follows the same English wine-gallon lineage as the US gallon, retained by the US after England moved to a different imperial standard in 1824.
Historical origin. Quart was not the invention of a single named person; it developed through the process described above.
Understanding the Cubic Meter
Cubic Meter (m3) measures volume. The cubic meter is the SI derived unit of volume: the volume of a cube with 1-meter sides. It is classified as a SI derived unit.
Where it's used: Standard volume unit worldwide for large-scale measurement (construction, shipping, utilities)
Uses of the Cubic Meter today
- Concrete, excavation, and construction material volume
- Natural gas and water utility billing in many countries
- Shipping container and freight volume measurement
History of the Cubic Meter
Like the square meter, the cubic meter is a coherent SI derived unit that follows automatically from the meter rather than having an independent origin story of its own.
Historical origin. Cubic Meter was not the invention of a single named person; it developed through the process described above.
Quart — sources
- NIST Handbook 44, Appendix C — General tables of units including the US quart definition.
Cubic Meter — sources
- BIPM SI Brochure — Coherent derived units — Defines the cubic meter as the SI unit of volume.
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Frequently asked questions
How many cubic meters are in 1 quart?
1 quart equals 0.0009463529 cubic meters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert quart to cubic meter?
Multiply the quart value by 0.000946352946. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert cubic meter back to quart?
Use the reverse factor: 1 cubic meter equals 1,056.688209 quarts. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a quart?
Quart (qt) measures volume. The US liquid quart is exactly one-quarter of a US gallon: 0.946352946 liters. It is classified as a US customary unit.
What is a cubic meter?
Cubic Meter (m3) measures volume. The cubic meter is the SI derived unit of volume: the volume of a cube with 1-meter sides. It is classified as a SI derived unit.
Is the quart to cubic meter conversion exact?
Yes. The US liquid quart is exactly one-quarter of a US gallon: 0.946352946 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.
Where is the quart still used today?
United States (cooking, dairy, motor oil packaging)