Convert cup (metric) to quart (US)
Please provide values below to convert cup (metric) [cup (metric)] to quart (US) [qt (US)], or Convert quart (US) to cup (metric).
How to Convert Cup (Metric) to Quart (Us)
1 cup (metric) = 0.264172052358148 qt (US)
Example: convert 15 cup (metric) to qt (US):
15 cup (metric) = 15 × 0.264172052358148 qt (US) = 3.96258078537223 qt (US)
Cup (Metric) to Quart (Us) Conversion Table
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Cup (Metric)
A metric cup is a unit of volume measurement equal to 250 milliliters.
History/Origin
The metric cup was introduced as part of the metric system to standardize volume measurements, replacing various traditional cups used in different regions.
Current Use
The metric cup is commonly used in cooking and baking in countries adopting the metric system, especially in recipes and food labeling.
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is used primarily in cooking, beverage packaging, and measuring liquids in the United States, although it has largely been replaced by metric units in scientific contexts.