1.5 liters is equal to approximately 1.584 quarts.
The conversion from liters to quarts is done by multiplying the volume in liters by the conversion factor 1.05669, because one liter equals about 1.05669 quarts. So, 1.5 liters times 1.05669 gives the result in quarts.
Conversion Tool
Result in quart:
Conversion Formula
To convert liters to quarts, multiply the value in liters by 1.05669. This number comes from the fact 1 liter equals 1.05669 US liquid quarts. Because of this, multiplying liters by 1.05669 changes the unit to quarts.
Mathematically:
Quarts = Liters × 1.05669
For example, converting 1.5 liters:
- Start with 1.5 liters
- Multiply by 1.05669: 1.5 × 1.05669 = 1.585035
- The result is roughly 1.585 quarts
Conversion Example
-
Convert 2 liters to quarts:
- 2 × 1.05669 = 2.11338 quarts
- So, 2 liters equals approximately 2.113 quarts
-
Convert 0.75 liters to quarts:
- 0.75 × 1.05669 = 0.79252 quarts
- Therefore, 0.75 liters is about 0.793 quarts
-
Convert 5 liters to quarts:
- 5 × 1.05669 = 5.28345 quarts
- This means 5 liters equals roughly 5.283 quarts
-
Convert 10 liters to quarts:
- 10 × 1.05669 = 10.5669 quarts
- Hence, 10 liters is about 10.567 quarts
Conversion Chart
The chart below shows the conversion from liters to quarts for values between -23.5 and 26.5 liters. To read it, find the liter value in the first column, then move right to see the corresponding quarts value. Negative values represent volumes less than zero, which might be useful in certain calculations or contexts.
| Liters | Quarts |
|---|---|
| -23.5 | -24.8237 |
| -20 | -21.1338 |
| -15 | -15.8504 |
| -10 | -10.5669 |
| -5 | -5.2835 |
| 0 | 0 |
| 5 | 5.2835 |
| 10 | 10.5669 |
| 15 | 15.8504 |
| 20 | 21.1338 |
| 26.5 | 27.9862 |
Related Conversion Questions
- How many quarts are in 1.5 liters exactly?
- Is 1.5 liters more or less than 1.5 quarts?
- What is the quickest way to convert 1.5 liters to quarts?
- Can I convert 1.5 liters to US liquid quarts or Imperial quarts?
- How do I convert 1.5 liters to quarts without a calculator?
- Does 1.5 liters equal 1.5 quarts in cooking measurements?
- What is 1.5 liters in quart measurement for recipes?
Conversion Definitions
Liter: A liter is a metric unit for measuring volume that equals 1,000 cubic centimeters or one cubic decimeter. It is used worldwide for liquids and other substances, providing a standard way to express capacity and volume in everyday and scientific contexts.
Quart: A quart is a unit of volume in the US customary and Imperial systems. The US liquid quart equals 0.94635 liters, while the Imperial quart is about 1.13652 liters. Quarts are often used for measuring liquids like milk, fuel, and cooking ingredients in the United States and UK.
Conversion FAQs
Why is the conversion factor from liter to quart not exactly 1?
The liter and quart come from different measurement systems, metric and customary/Imperial respectively. Since their base units differ, the conversion factor is greater than 1 for US liquid quarts because one liter is slightly larger than one quart. That’s why you multiply by about 1.05669.
Can I use the same conversion factor for Imperial and US quarts?
No, the Imperial quart is different from the US liquid quart, being larger. The conversion factor for liters to Imperial quarts is about 0.8799, which is less than 1.05669 used for US quarts. Mixing these up causes inaccurate volume conversions.
Is it okay to round the conversion result when converting liters to quarts?
Rounding is fine for everyday use, like cooking or quick estimates. But for scientific or precise industrial work, it’s better to keep more decimal places to reduce error. Rounding too early can accumulate errors in calculations involving multiple conversions.
How does temperature affect liter to quart conversions?
Volume measurements can change with temperature because liquids expand or contract. The conversion factor assumes standard conditions, so at extreme temperatures, the actual volume in quarts may differ slightly from the calculated value when converting from liters.
Are there tools to convert liters to quarts besides the formula?
Yes, many online calculators and apps exist that automatically convert liters to quarts. You can also use conversion charts or the included JavaScript tool above. These tools help avoid manual calculation errors and save time.