Convert Cups to Quarts
1 cup = 0.25 qt
Conversion Table
| cups (cup) | quarts (qt) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.125 |
| 1 | 0.25 |
| 2 | 0.499999 |
| 5 | 1.25 |
| 10 | 2.5 |
| 25 | 6.25 |
| 50 | 12.5 |
| 100 | 25 |
| 250 | 62.4999 |
| 500 | 125 |
| 1000 | 250 |
How to Convert cups to quarts
To convert cups to quarts, multiply the value by the conversion factor:
For example: 10 cup = 2.5 qt
About cups and quarts
The Conversion Formula
To convert cups to quarts, multiply the value by the conversion factor: 1 cup = 0.25 qt. For a worked example, suppose you need to convert 25 cup to quarts: 25 × 0.25 = 6.25 qt. To convert in the opposite direction, divide by 0.25, or equivalently multiply by 4.
About cups
The measuring cup is the backbone of US home cooking. Standardized by Fannie Farmer in the 1890s to replace vague instructions like 'a tea-cup full,' the US Customary Cup is exactly 8 US fluid ounces. Note that the 'Metric Cup' used in Australia, Canada, and New Zealand is 250 mL, slightly larger than the US cup (approx. 237 mL). Baking with the wrong cup type can lead to recipe failures! cups are commonly used in Baking recipes (flour, sugar), Rice cooker measures, Coffee maker water reservoirs, and Liquid measuring cups.
A standard coffee mug is roughly 1.5 cups.
About quarts
The quart literally means 'quarter gallon'. Like the gallon, the US Liquid Quart is smaller than the Imperial Quart. It is a familiar size in US supermarkets for liquids that are too much for a pint but not enough for a gallon. In the US, it is close enough to a liter (approx. 0.946 L) that they are sometimes treated as roughly equivalent in casual conversation, though the quart is slightly smaller. quarts are commonly used in Motor oil, Yogurt containers, Paint cans, and Soup broth, Ice cream tubs.
A bottle of motor oil is usually 1 quart.
When Would You Convert cups to quarts?
Converting between cups and quarts is one of the most common volume conversions. You might need this conversion when working with international specifications, following instructions written for a different measurement system, or comparing values across different standards. Having the conversion factor (1 cup = 0.25 qt) memorized or bookmarked can save time in professional and everyday contexts alike.