Question 1

How many liters in a quart?

Accepted Answer

US liquid quart = 0.946 liters. UK quart = 1.137 liters. US quart is slightly smaller than 1 liter.

Question 2

Why is a quart called that?

Accepted Answer

Quart = quarter of a gallon. 4 quarts = 1 gallon. 2 pints = 1 quart. The name reflects the relationship.

Question 3

Are US and UK gallons the same?

Accepted Answer

No! US gallon = 3.785 liters. UK (Imperial) gallon = 4.546 liters. UK gallon is about 20% larger. Same applies to pints and fluid ounces.

Question 4

What's the most accurate way to measure volume?

Accepted Answer

For precision: measure by weight and convert using density. For liquids at eye level: read at the bottom of the meniscus curve.

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