20 quarts equal 5 gallons.
To convert 20 quarts to gallons, you divide the number of quarts by 4 because there are 4 quarts in 1 gallon. So, 20 divided by 4 equals 5 gallons.
Conversion Tool
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Conversion Formula
The formula to convert quarts to gallons is simple: gallons = quarts ÷ 4. Since 1 gallon contains exactly 4 quarts, dividing the number of quarts by 4 gives the equivalent amount in gallons.
For example, to convert 20 quarts to gallons:
- Start with 20 quarts.
- Divide by 4 (because 4 quarts = 1 gallon).
- 20 ÷ 4 = 5 gallons.
This formula works because quarts are a smaller unit and gallons are larger, so you find how many times 4 fits into the quart value.
Conversion Example
- Example 1: Convert 8 quarts to gallons
- 8 quarts ÷ 4 = 2 gallons.
- Divide by 4 to get the number of gallons.
- Example 2: Convert 15 quarts to gallons
- 15 ÷ 4 = 3.75 gallons.
- This means 3 full gallons and 0.75 of a gallon.
- Example 3: Convert 3 quarts to gallons
- 3 ÷ 4 = 0.75 gallons.
- Less than one gallon, but 3 quarts still equals three-quarters of a gallon.
- Example 4: Convert 40 quarts to gallons
- 40 ÷ 4 = 10 gallons.
- Exactly 10 gallons since 40 is a multiple of 4.
Conversion Chart
This chart shows conversion from quarts to gallons for values between -5.0 and 45.0. You can find the gallons by locating the quart value and reading across to the gallons column.
| Quarts | Gallons |
|---|---|
| -5.0 | -1.25 |
| 0.0 | 0.00 |
| 5.0 | 1.25 |
| 10.0 | 2.50 |
| 15.0 | 3.75 |
| 20.0 | 5.00 |
| 25.0 | 6.25 |
| 30.0 | 7.50 |
| 35.0 | 8.75 |
| 40.0 | 10.00 |
| 45.0 | 11.25 |
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Conversion Definitions
Quart: A quart is a unit of volume used in the US customary and imperial systems. It equals one fourth of a gallon, or 2 pints. Quarts measure liquids and dry substances, commonly used for cooking, fuel, and liquid containers. One quart is 0.946 liters in the US system.
Gallons: A gallon is a large unit for measuring volume, mainly used in the US and UK. One US gallon equals 4 quarts or 3.785 liters. It’s often used for liquids like gasoline, milk, or water. The gallon is divided into smaller units like quarts, pints, and cups for easier measurement.
Conversion FAQs
Can I convert quarts to gallons using multiplication instead of division?
No, because gallons are larger units than quarts. To convert quarts to gallons, you must divide by 4, since each gallon contains 4 quarts. Multiplying would give a wrong value, making the result larger than the original amount.
Is the quart to gallon conversion the same worldwide?
Not exactly. The US liquid quart and gallon differ from the UK imperial quart and gallon. This conversion assumes US customary units, where 1 gallon = 4 quarts. Other systems use slightly different volumes, so always check the measurement system used.
Why does the conversion sometimes result in decimal gallons?
Because quarts don’t always divide evenly by 4, you get decimals when the quart number isn’t a multiple of 4. For example, 15 quarts equals 3.75 gallons, which means 3 full gallons and three-quarters of another gallon.
Can negative quart values be converted to gallons?
Mathematically, yes, negative values can be converted using the same formula. However, negative volume doesn’t make physical sense in real-world measuring, so negative quarts usually indicate an error or special use in calculations.
How accurate is the conversion when using decimals?
Dividing quarts by 4 gives exact gallons in theory, but rounding decimals can cause small inaccuracies. Using more decimal places improves accuracy, especially in scientific or precise measurements, but everyday uses often round to two or three decimal places.