Deciliters to Quarts Conversion Guide

Conversion Formula

US Quarts = Deciliters × 0.105668821

To convert deciliters to US quarts, multiply the deciliter value by 0.105668821.

Common Conversions

  • 1 dL ≈ 0.106 qt
  • 5 dL ≈ 0.528 qt
  • 9.46 dL = 1 qt
  • 10 dL ≈ 1.057 qt
  • 25 dL ≈ 2.642 qt

Different Quart Systems

US Liquid Quart

1 dL = 0.1057 qt

Standard in the United States. Equal to 946.353 mL or 32 US fluid ounces.

UK Imperial Quart

1 dL = 0.0880 qt

Used in the United Kingdom. Equal to 1136.52 mL or 40 UK fluid ounces.

US Dry Quart

1 dL = 0.0908 qt

Used for dry goods. Equal to 1101.22 mL or 67.2 cubic inches.

Practical Applications

Large Batch Cooking

Converting large recipe quantities from metric to quart measurements for bulk cooking.

Canning & Preserving

Home canning recipes often use quart measurements for jar sizes and liquid volumes.

Restaurant Kitchens

Professional kitchens converting between metric and imperial measurements for large quantities.

Beverage Service

Converting beverage quantities for large events and catering services.

Soup & Stock Making

Large pot cooking where quart measurements are commonly used for broths and soups.

Dairy Products

Converting milk, cream, and other dairy measurements from metric to quart containers.

Real World Examples

Deciliters US Quarts Common Item
2.4 dL 0.25 qt Cup of liquid
4.7 dL 0.5 qt Pint container
9.5 dL 1 qt Quart container
18.9 dL 2 qt Half gallon
37.9 dL 4 qt Gallon container
94.6 dL 10 qt Large stock pot

Conversion Tips

Kitchen Measurements

Use measuring cups with quart markings for accurate large volume measurements.

Regional Differences

Always specify US or UK quarts when sharing recipes internationally to avoid confusion.

Rounding Guidelines

For cooking, rounding to the nearest 0.1 qt is usually sufficient for most recipes.

Dry vs Liquid

Remember that dry quarts and liquid quarts are different measurements for different purposes.

Large Batch Cooking

When cooking for crowds, quart measurements make it easier to scale recipes appropriately.

Storage Containers

Many storage containers are labeled in quarts, making this conversion useful for meal prep.