9 quarts is equal to approximately 8.503 liters.
To convert quarts to liters, the value in quarts is multiplied by the conversion factor 0.946352946, since one quart equals about 0.946352946 liters. Therefore, 9 quarts times this factor gives the volume in liters.
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Result in litres:
Conversion Formula
The formula for converting quarts to liters is:
Liters = Quarts × 0.946352946
This works because 1 quart equals 0.946352946 liters by definition. Multiplying the number of quarts by this conversion factor changes the volume from the imperial or US customary unit to the metric unit.
For example, to convert 9 quarts:
- Multiply 9 by 0.946352946
- 9 × 0.946352946 = 8.517176514 liters
- Rounded to four decimal places: 8.5172 liters
Conversion Example
- Convert 5 qt to liters:
- Multiply 5 by 0.946352946
- 5 × 0.946352946 = 4.73176473 liters
- The result is approximately 4.7318 liters
- Convert 12 qt to liters:
- Multiply 12 by 0.946352946
- 12 × 0.946352946 = 11.356235352 liters
- Rounded: 11.3562 liters
- Convert 0.5 qt to liters:
- Multiply 0.5 by 0.946352946
- 0.5 × 0.946352946 = 0.473176473 liters
- Result: approximately 0.4732 liters
- Convert 20 qt to liters:
- Multiply 20 by 0.946352946
- 20 × 0.946352946 = 18.92705892 liters
- Rounded: 18.9271 liters
Conversion Chart
The following table shows the conversion from quarts (qt) to liters (L) for values between -16.0 and 34.0. Negative values represent volumes in quarts below zero, which might be useful in calculations involving deficits or reversals of quantities.
| Quarts (qt) | Liters (L) |
|---|---|
| -16.0 | -15.1416 |
| -12.0 | -11.3562 |
| -8.0 | -7.5708 |
| -4.0 | -3.7854 |
| 0.0 | 0.0000 |
| 4.0 | 3.7854 |
| 8.0 | 7.5708 |
| 12.0 | 11.3562 |
| 16.0 | 15.1416 |
| 20.0 | 18.9271 |
| 24.0 | 22.7125 |
| 28.0 | 26.4978 |
| 30.0 | 28.3906 |
| 32.0 | 30.2833 |
| 34.0 | 32.1760 |
To use the chart, find the value in quarts on the left column, then read across to find the corresponding liters value on the right. It helps quick conversions without calculation.
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Conversion Definitions
Quart (qt): A quart is a unit of volume used in the United States customary and British imperial systems. It equals one fourth of a gallon or two pints. Quarts are commonly used for measuring liquids like milk or fuel, with the US liquid quart differing slightly from the imperial quart.
Litres (liters): Liters are a metric unit of volume, defined as the space occupied by a cube measuring 10 centimeters on each side. Liters are widely used worldwide to measure liquid and dry volumes. One liter equals 1,000 cubic centimeters and is part of the international SI system.
Conversion FAQs
Is the quart to liter conversion the same in the US and UK?
No, the US liquid quart is approximately 0.946 liters, while the UK (imperial) quart is about 1.136 liters. This difference means conversions must specify which quart is used to ensure accuracy.
Can I use the conversion factor 1 quart = 1 liter for rough estimates?
For quick, rough estimates, using 1 quart equals 1 liter is sometimes done, but it introduces errors up to about 6%. For precision, especially in recipes or scientific work, the exact factor 0.946352946 should be used.
Why do conversion results sometimes differ slightly between calculators?
Differences arise from rounding or the exact conversion factor used. Some tools use approximations, others use more decimal places. Small variations are normal but usually negligible for everyday use.
Is it valid to convert negative quarts to liters?
Negative volumes are not physically meaningful but may appear in mathematical contexts, like debt or deficit calculations. The conversion formula still applies, giving negative liters corresponding to negative quarts.
How to convert quarts to liters for very large volumes?
Simply multiply the large quart value by 0.946352946. For very large numbers, using software or a calculator helps manage decimal accuracy and prevent calculation errors.