Kiloliters to Quarts
An instant kiloliters-to-quarts converter, with the formula and a reference table below.
| Kiloliters | Quarts |
|---|---|
| 1 kL | 1056.688209 qt |
| 2 kL | 2113.376419 qt |
| 3 kL | 3170.064628 qt |
| 5 kL | 5283.441047 qt |
| 10 kL | 10566.882094 qt |
| 25 kL | 26417.205236 qt |
| 50 kL | 52834.410472 qt |
| 100 kL | 105668.820943 qt |
How to use
- Enter a value in the Kiloliters field.
- The Quarts figure appears immediately — no button to press.
- Typing in the Quarts field converts back to Kiloliters the same way.
- Use the reference table for the values that come up most often.
Kiloliters to Quarts formula
The factor from kiloliters to quarts is 1056.68821.
qt = kL × 1056.68821
Why this factor: the kiloliter and the quart are both defined against the liter, so dividing one definition by the other gives 1056.68821 directly. Both definitions are set out in full below.
To go the other way, divide by 1056.68821 — or use the Quarts to Kiloliters converter, which is the same calculation reversed.
Worked example
Start with 2 kL. Multiply by 1056.68821 to get 2113.376419 qt.
2 kL × 1056.68821 = 2113.376419 qt
The converter above does this for any value you type, in either direction.
What is a kiloliter?
A kiloliter is 1,000 liters — the same volume as one cubic meter.
Definition: Exactly 1,000 liters, which is exactly 1 m³.
Where it is used: Water utility billing, tank and reservoir capacity, and bulk liquid logistics.
What is a quart?
A quart is a quarter of a US gallon — two pints.
Definition: Exactly one quarter of a US liquid gallon, so exactly 0.946352946 liter.
Where it is used: Milk, motor oil, stock and broth, and ice cream in the US.
Worth knowing: Close to a liter but about 5% smaller, which makes it an easy source of recipe error.
Kiloliters vs Quarts
The kiloliter is a metric unit while the quart is a US customary unit. That is why the factor between them is not a round number: the two systems were defined independently and only later tied together by exact agreement.
Frequently asked questions
How many quarts are in a kiloliter?
One kiloliter equals 1056.68821 quarts.
What is the formula to convert kiloliters to quarts?
Multiply the number of kiloliters by 1056.68821. To reverse it, divide by 1056.68821 instead.
How do I convert quarts back to kiloliters?
Divide by 1056.68821, which is the same as multiplying by 0.000946352946.
How many quarts are in 10 kiloliters?
10 kL works out to 10566.882094 qt.
Is there anything to watch out for with quarts?
Close to a liter but about 5% smaller, which makes it an easy source of recipe error.
How is the kiloliter defined?
Exactly 1,000 liters, which is exactly 1 m³.