Tablespoons to Quarts
Convert tablespoons to quarts instantly — one tablespoon is 0.015625 quarts.
| Tablespoons | Quarts |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 0.015625 qt |
| 2 tbsp | 0.03125 qt |
| 3 tbsp | 0.046875 qt |
| 5 tbsp | 0.078125 qt |
| 10 tbsp | 0.15625 qt |
| 25 tbsp | 0.390625 qt |
| 50 tbsp | 0.78125 qt |
| 100 tbsp | 1.5625 qt |
How to use
- Enter a value in the Tablespoons field.
- The Quarts figure appears immediately — no button to press.
- Typing in the Quarts field converts back to Tablespoons the same way.
- Use the reference table for the values that come up most often.
Tablespoons to Quarts formula
The factor from tablespoons to quarts is 0.015625.
qt = tbsp × 0.015625
Put another way, one tablespoon is exactly 1/64 of a quart.
Why this factor: the tablespoon and the quart are both defined against the liter, so dividing one definition by the other gives 0.015625 directly. Both definitions are set out in full below.
To go the other way, divide by 0.015625 — or use the Quarts to Tablespoons converter, which is the same calculation reversed.
Worked example
Start with 8 tbsp. Multiply by 0.015625 to get 0.125 qt.
8 tbsp × 0.015625 = 0.125 qt
The converter above does this for any value you type, in either direction.
What is a tablespoon?
A US tablespoon is a standard cooking measure equal to three teaspoons.
Definition: Exactly half a US fluid ounce, so about 14.7868 milliliters.
Where it is used: American recipes, medication dosing instructions, and nutrition labeling.
Worth knowing: Australian tablespoons are 20 mL, not 15 — a real difference when scaling a recipe.
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.
Tablespoons vs Quarts
The tablespoon and the quart belong to the same family of units, so converting between them is usually a matter of shifting a decimal point or applying a small whole-number factor.
Frequently asked questions
How many quarts are in a tablespoon?
One tablespoon equals 0.015625 quarts.
What is the formula to convert tablespoons to quarts?
Multiply the number of tablespoons by 0.015625. To reverse it, divide by 0.015625 instead.
How do I convert quarts back to tablespoons?
Divide by 0.015625, which is the same as multiplying by 64.
How many quarts are in 10 tablespoons?
10 tbsp works out to 0.15625 qt.
Is there anything to watch out for with tablespoons?
Australian tablespoons are 20 mL, not 15 — a real difference when scaling a recipe.
How is the tablespoon defined?
Exactly half a US fluid ounce, so about 14.7868 milliliters.