VOLUME CONVERSION
How Many Quarts in a Gallon?
Quick answer4 quarts
1 gallon = 4 quarts.
A gallon holds 4 quarts, so the quart really is a "quarter" of a gallon. Two gallons is 8 quarts; a 6-quart slow cooker holds a gallon and a half. Going the other way, divide quarts by 4 to get gallons.
Gallons to quarts
| Gallons | Quarts | Cups | Liters |
|---|---|---|---|
| ¼ gallon | 1 quart | 4 cups | 0.946 liter |
| ½ gallon | 2 quarts | 8 cups | 1.89 liters |
| 1 gallon | 4 quarts | 16 cups | 3.79 liters |
| 1½ gallons | 6 quarts | 24 cups | 5.68 liters |
| 2 gallons | 8 quarts | 32 cups | 7.57 liters |
| 3 gallons | 12 quarts | 48 cups | 11.4 liters |
| 5 gallons | 20 quarts | 80 cups | 18.9 liters |
Quarts to gallons
| Quarts | Gallons |
|---|---|
| 1 quart | 0.25 gallon (¼ gallon) |
| 2 quarts | 0.5 gallon (½ gallon) |
| 3 quarts | 0.75 gallon (¾ gallon) |
| 4 quarts | 1 gallon |
| 6 quarts | 1.5 gallons (1½ gallons) |
| 8 quarts | 2 gallons |
| 16 quarts | 4 gallons |
Pot and cooker sizes
Cookware is sized in quarts. A 4-quart saucepan holds 1 gallon, an 8-quart stockpot holds 2 gallons and a 12-quart pot holds 3 gallons, though you should leave headroom and fill only about two-thirds of the way for soups and boiling pasta.
Common questions
How many gallons is 8 quarts?
8 quarts = 2 gallons.
How many gallons is 1 quart?
1 quart = 0.25 gallon (¼ gallon).
How many quarts is ½ gallon?
½ gallon = 2 quarts.
How many quarts is 2 gallons?
2 gallons = 8 quarts.