Convert quart (UK) to gallon (UK)
Please provide values below to convert quart (UK) [qt (UK)] to gallon (UK) [gal (UK)], or Convert gallon (UK) to quart (UK).
How to Convert Quart (Uk) to Gallon (Uk)
1 qt (UK) = 0.25 gal (UK)
Example: convert 15 qt (UK) to gal (UK):
15 qt (UK) = 15 × 0.25 gal (UK) = 3.75 gal (UK)
Quart (Uk) to Gallon (Uk) Conversion Table
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Quart (Uk)
The quart (UK) is a unit of volume equal to one-fourth of a imperial gallon, used primarily in the United Kingdom for measuring liquids.
History/Origin
The UK quart has its origins in the imperial system established in 1824, replacing earlier customary units. It was historically used for measuring liquids like milk and beer before metrication.
Current Use
Today, the UK quart is largely obsolete and replaced by metric units, but it may still be encountered in historical contexts or traditional recipes.
Gallon (Uk)
The gallon (UK), also known as the imperial gallon, is a unit of volume used primarily in the United Kingdom, equal to 4.54609 liters.
History/Origin
The UK gallon was established in 1824 as part of the imperial system, replacing earlier gallons used in England. It was standardized with the adoption of the imperial system, based on the volume of 10 pounds of water at a specific temperature.
Current Use
The UK gallon is still used in the United Kingdom for measuring fuel, beverages, and other liquids, though the liter is increasingly common in official and scientific contexts.