Convert quart (US) to gallon (UK)
Please provide values below to convert quart (US) [qt (US)] to gallon (UK) [gal (UK)], or Convert gallon (UK) to quart (US).
How to Convert Quart (Us) to Gallon (Uk)
1 qt (US) = 0.208168546157247 gal (UK)
Example: convert 15 qt (US) to gal (UK):
15 qt (US) = 15 × 0.208168546157247 gal (UK) = 3.12252819235871 gal (UK)
Quart (Us) to Gallon (Uk) Conversion Table
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Quart (Us)
A quart (US) is a unit of volume measurement equal to one-fourth of a US gallon, commonly used for liquids and other substances.
History/Origin
The quart originated from the Old French word 'quarte,' meaning 'quarter,' and has been used in the United States since the 18th century as part of the customary system of measurement.
Current Use
Today, the US quart is used primarily in cooking, beverage packaging, and measuring liquids in the United States, although it has largely been replaced by metric units in scientific contexts.
Gallon (Uk)
The gallon (UK), also known as the imperial gallon, is a unit of volume used primarily in the United Kingdom, equal to 4.54609 liters.
History/Origin
The UK gallon was established in 1824 as part of the imperial system, replacing earlier gallons used in England. It was standardized with the adoption of the imperial system, based on the volume of 10 pounds of water at a specific temperature.
Current Use
The UK gallon is still used in the United Kingdom for measuring fuel, beverages, and other liquids, though the liter is increasingly common in official and scientific contexts.