Convert quart (UK) to gallon (US)
Please provide values below to convert quart (UK) [qt (UK)] to gallon (US) [gal (US)], or Convert gallon (US) to quart (UK).
How to Convert Quart (Uk) to Gallon (Us)
1 qt (UK) = 0.300237481376214 gal (US)
Example: convert 15 qt (UK) to gal (US):
15 qt (UK) = 15 × 0.300237481376214 gal (US) = 4.50356222064321 gal (US)
Quart (Uk) to Gallon (Us) Conversion Table
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Quart (Uk)
The quart (UK) is a unit of volume equal to one-fourth of a imperial gallon, used primarily in the United Kingdom for measuring liquids.
History/Origin
The UK quart has its origins in the imperial system established in 1824, replacing earlier customary units. It was historically used for measuring liquids like milk and beer before metrication.
Current Use
Today, the UK quart is largely obsolete and replaced by metric units, but it may still be encountered in historical contexts or traditional recipes.
Gallon (Us)
A gallon (US) is a unit of volume measurement primarily used in the United States, equal to 128 US fluid ounces or approximately 3.785 liters.
History/Origin
The US gallon was established based on the British imperial gallon but was redefined in the United States in the 19th century. It has been used for measuring liquids like fuel, milk, and other fluids in the US since the 19th century.
Current Use
The US gallon is widely used in the United States for measuring liquid volumes such as gasoline, milk, and other beverages. It remains a standard unit in commerce, industry, and daily life within the US.