Quarts to Kiloliters
Type a value in either box to convert between quarts and kiloliters. The factor is 0.000946353.
| Quarts | Kiloliters |
|---|---|
| 1 qt | 0.000946 kL |
| 2 qt | 0.001893 kL |
| 3 qt | 0.002839 kL |
| 5 qt | 0.004732 kL |
| 10 qt | 0.009464 kL |
| 25 qt | 0.023659 kL |
| 50 qt | 0.047318 kL |
| 100 qt | 0.094635 kL |
How to use
- Enter a value in the Quarts field.
- The Kiloliters figure appears immediately — no button to press.
- Typing in the Kiloliters field converts back to Quarts the same way.
- Use the reference table for the values that come up most often.
Quarts to Kiloliters formula
To convert quarts to kiloliters, multiply by 0.000946352946.
kL = qt × 0.000946352946
Why this factor: the quart and the kiloliter are both defined against the liter, so dividing one definition by the other gives 0.000946352946 directly. Both definitions are set out in full below.
To go the other way, divide by 0.000946352946 — or use the Kiloliters to Quarts converter, which is the same calculation reversed.
Worked example
Start with 2 qt. Multiply by 0.000946352946 to get 0.001893 kL.
2 qt × 0.000946352946 = 0.001893 kL
The converter above does this for any value you type, in either direction.
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.
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.
Quarts vs Kiloliters
The quart is a US customary unit while the kiloliter is a metric 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 kiloliters are in a quart?
One quart equals 0.000946352946 kiloliters.
What is the formula to convert quarts to kiloliters?
Multiply the number of quarts by 0.000946352946. To reverse it, divide by 0.000946352946 instead.
How do I convert kiloliters back to quarts?
Divide by 0.000946352946, which is the same as multiplying by 1056.68821.
How many kiloliters are in 10 quarts?
10 qt works out to 0.009464 kL.
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 quart defined?
Exactly one quarter of a US liquid gallon, so exactly 0.946352946 liter.