Cup (US) to Quart (UK) Converter
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How to Convert Cup (US) to Quart (UK)
To mL: multiply by 236.588. To liters: multiply by 0.236588. To UK cups: multiply by 0.832674.
1 US cup = 8 US fl oz = 16 US tbsp = 48 US tsp = 1/2 US pint ≈ 236.588 mL.
For example, 1 Cup (US) (cup (US)) = 0.2081685462 Quart (UK) (qt (UK)).
Cup (US) to Quart (UK) — Common Values
| Cup (US) (cup (US)) | Quart (UK) (qt (UK)) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.02081685462 |
| 0.5 | 0.1040842731 |
| 1 | 0.2081685462 |
| 2 | 0.4163370923 |
| 5 | 1.040842731 |
| 10 | 2.081685462 |
| 25 | 5.204213654 |
| 50 | 10.40842731 |
| 100 | 20.81685462 |
| 500 | 104.0842731 |
| 1000 | 208.1685462 |
About Cup (US) (cup (US))
Definition
The US cup is a unit of culinary volume equal to 8 US fluid ounces, or approximately 236.588 milliliters.
Mathematical Relationship
1 US cup = 8 US fl oz = 16 US tbsp = 48 US tsp = 1/2 US pint ≈ 236.588 mL.
Conversion Formula
To mL: multiply by 236.588. To liters: multiply by 0.236588. To UK cups: multiply by 0.832674.
Practical Applications
Measuring flour, sugar, milk, water, and other cooking ingredients. Standard in every American cookbok and food label.
Interesting Facts
The US cup, metric cup (250 mL), and Japanese cup (200 mL) are all different sizes — international recipes can be confusing!
Common Mistakes
Using a coffee mug as a 'cup' — mugs range from 200–350 mL. Always use a calibrated measuring cup for accuracy.
Educational Tips
Key conversions: 1 cup = 16 tbsp = 8 fl oz = 1/2 pint. For metric: 1 cup ≈ 240 mL (close enough for cooking).
About Quart (UK) (qt (UK))
Definition
The UK (imperial) quart is a unit of volume equal to 2 UK pints, or approximately 1,136.523 milliliters.
Mathematical Relationship
1 UK qt = 2 UK pt = 40 UK fl oz = 1/4 UK gallon ≈ 1,136.523 mL = 1.137 L.
Conversion Formula
To liters: multiply by 1.13652. To mL: multiply by 1,136.52. To US quarts: multiply by 1.201.
Practical Applications
Older British recipes, some agricultural contexts, and historical trade measurements.
Interesting Facts
The UK quart (1,137 mL) is larger than a liter (1,000 mL), while the US quart (946 mL) is smaller than a liter.
Common Mistakes
Confusing UK and US quarts — they differ by about 20%. Always check which system a recipe or specification uses.
Educational Tips
UK quart = 1.14 L (larger than a liter). US quart = 0.95 L (smaller than a liter). Easy way to remember the difference.