How Many Cups in a Quart?
1 US liquid quart (946 mL) equals exactly 4 cups or 32 fluid ounces.
Quick Answer
4 cups
quart = cups
Conversion Table
| quart | cups | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 1/4 quart | 0.25 qt |
| 2 cups | 1/2 quart | 0.5 qt = 1 pint |
| 3 cups | 3/4 quart | 0.75 qt |
| 4 cups | 1 quart | Standard |
| 8 cups | 2 quarts | 1/2 gallon |
| 16 cups | 4 quarts | 1 gallon |
Alternative Conversions
Pints
1 quart = 2 pints
Fluid ounces
1 quart = 32 fl oz
Liters
1 quart ≈ 0.95 L
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, exactly. 4 cups equal 1 quart, which also equals 2 pints or 32 fluid ounces.
2 quarts equal 8 cups. Simply multiply 4 cups × 2.
Measuring Tips
Use clear liquid measuring cups for liquids over 1/4 cup. Place on flat surface and read at eye level. For dry ingredients, use nested measuring cups and level with a straight edge. When halving or doubling recipes, write down new measurements before starting.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
❌ Confusing US quarts (946 mL) with UK quarts (1136 mL) ❌ Using coffee cups (6 oz) instead of measuring cups (8 oz) ❌ Not leveling dry ingredients when converting to weight ❌ Forgetting that "1 quart" in UK recipes is 20% more than US
When to Use This Measurement
Use quarts for: Large batches of soup, stock, or sauce; canning and preserving; brewing; large cakes or multiple loaves of bread. For single-layer cakes or standard recipes, cups are more practical.
Recommended Equipment
4-cup or 8-cup liquid measuring cup with clear markings Nested dry measuring cup set (1/4, 1/3, 1/2, 1 cup) Kitchen scale for converting to weight Funnel for pouring without spilling
Recommended products (Amazon affiliate links):
Recipe Scaling Guide
To double quarts: Multiply by 2 To halve: Divide by 2 For 1.5x: Multiply by 3, divide by 2 For baking: Doubling often requires longer baking time, not just scaling liquid Example: 2 quarts doubled = 4 quarts = 1 gallon