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What is a US Quart?

Volume Unit

Definition

A US quart is a unit of volume equal to one-quarter of a US gallon, approximately 0.946 liters or 32 US fluid ounces.

History

The quart comes from the Latin 'quartus' meaning fourth. The US quart is based on the English wine gallon and differs from the imperial quart.

Common Uses

  • Motor oil containers
  • Milk and beverage containers
  • Cooking recipes
  • Paint and chemical containers

Fun Facts

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A quart is 2 pints or 4 cups

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Motor oil is commonly sold in quart containers

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The phrase 'quart-sized bag' refers to airport liquid regulations

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