60 quarts equals 15 gallons. This is because there are 4 quarts in a single gallon, so dividing 60 by 4 gives the gallon value.
To convert quarts to gallons, you divide the number of quarts by 4. Since each gallon contains 4 quarts, the calculation simply breaks the total quarts down into groups of 4, yielding the equivalent gallons.
Conversion Tool
Result in gallons:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert quarts to gallons is:
Gallons = Quarts ÷ 4
Because 1 gallon contains exactly 4 quarts, dividing the number of quarts by 4 gives the gallons. This works since the quart is a smaller unit, and 4 quarts make up a gallon.
Example: Convert 60 quarts to gallons:
- Start with 60 quarts.
- Divide by 4: 60 ÷ 4 = 15.
- So, 60 quarts equals 15 gallons.
Conversion Example
- Convert 20 quarts to gallons:
- Take 20 quarts.
- Divide by 4: 20 ÷ 4 = 5 gallons.
- Result: 20 quarts is 5 gallons.
- Convert 48 quarts to gallons:
- Start with 48 quarts.
- 48 ÷ 4 = 12 gallons.
- So, 48 quarts equals 12 gallons.
- Convert 100 quarts to gallons:
- Take 100 quarts.
- 100 ÷ 4 = 25 gallons.
- Therefore, 100 quarts equal 25 gallons.
- Convert 36 quarts to gallons:
- 36 quarts divided by 4 equals 9 gallons.
- So, 36 quarts is 9 gallons.
- Convert 75 quarts to gallons:
- 75 quarts ÷ 4 = 18.75 gallons.
- Result: 75 quarts equals 18.75 gallons.
Conversion Chart
The chart below shows quarts from 35.0 to 85.0 and their equivalent gallons. Read the chart by finding the quart value in the left column, then look right to see gallons. This helps quick conversions without calculation.
| Quarts | Gallons |
|---|---|
| 35.0 | 8.75 |
| 40.0 | 10.00 |
| 45.0 | 11.25 |
| 50.0 | 12.50 |
| 55.0 | 13.75 |
| 60.0 | 15.00 |
| 65.0 | 16.25 |
| 70.0 | 17.50 |
| 75.0 | 18.75 |
| 80.0 | 20.00 |
| 85.0 | 21.25 |
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Conversion Definitions
Quarts: A quart is a unit of volume in the US customary and imperial systems, equal to one-fourth of a gallon or two pints. It is used to measure liquids and dry goods, and it equals 32 fluid ounces in the US system. Quarts are practical for cooking or measuring fluids.
Gallons: A gallon is a large volume unit used in the US customary and imperial systems, equal to four quarts or 128 fluid ounces in the US. It is commonly used to measure liquids such as fuel, milk, or water. Gallons provide a way to express larger volumes in daily life.
Conversion FAQs
Why do we divide quarts by 4 to get gallons?
Because one gallon contains exactly 4 quarts. So dividing quarts by 4 groups the volume into gallon-sized units. This relationship is defined by the measurement system, making the math straightforward.
Is the quart-to-gallon conversion the same in all countries?
No, the US and UK use different gallon sizes. The US gallon equals 4 quarts, but the imperial gallon is larger, so conversion depends on which gallon standard is used. Always check for the measurement system context.
Can I convert quarts to gallons without a calculator?
Yes, since the formula is simple division by 4, you can do it mentally for whole numbers divisible by 4 or estimate otherwise. The conversion tool in the page helps for precise decimals.
Does the conversion change for dry and liquid quarts?
Dry quarts and liquid quarts are slightly different, but for volume measurement in gallons, liquid quarts are standard. Dry quarts are used less frequently and use different conversion. Check the context when converting.
How accurate is the conversion when using decimal quarts?
When converting decimal quarts, dividing by 4 gives a precise gallon value which can be rounded as needed. The conversion tool rounds to 4 decimal places, offering high accuracy for practical use.