US Quarts (Liquid)
Abbreviation/Symbol:
qt (US liquid)
Worldwide use:
US quarts (liquid) are a unit of volume commonly used in the United States for measuring liquids such as water, milk, and other beverages.
Definition:
One US quart is equivalent to a quarter of a US liquid gallon, 32 US fluid ounces, 0.946353 liters, or approximately 0.832674 imperial quarts.
Origin:
The US quart, a unit of volume commonly used in the United States for measuring liquids, has an interesting origin dating back to the early 18th century. The term "quart" is derived from the Old French word "quarte," meaning a fourth part, which reflects the fact that a quart is one-fourth of a gallon. The US customary system of units, which includes the quart, was developed from the British Imperial system but has since diverged in some aspects.
Usage context:
US liquid quarts are commonly used in the United States for measuring the volume of liquids such as water, milk, and other beverages. One US quart is equivalent to 32 US fluid ounces or approximately 0.95 liters. This unit of measurement is often used in cooking and baking recipes, as well as for measuring liquids in household tasks such as cleaning and gardening.
In the US, you may encounter quarts when purchasing beverages in larger containers, such as milk or juice cartons.