60 quarts equals 15 gallons. This conversion is found by dividing the number of quarts by 4, since 1 gallon contains 4 quarts.
Quarts and gallons are both units of volume used mostly in the United States. To convert quarts to gallons, you divide the quantity in quarts by 4 because each gallon has 4 quarts. So, 60 quarts divided by 4 results in 15 gallons.
Conversion Tool
Result in gallons:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert quarts (qt) to gallons (gal) is:
Gallons = Quarts ÷ 4
Since 1 gallon equals 4 quarts, dividing the number of quarts by 4 gives the equivalent gallons. This works because gallons are a larger measure of volume, so fewer gallons represent the same volume as more quarts.
For example, converting 60 quarts:
- Start with 60 quarts.
- Divide 60 by 4.
- 60 ÷ 4 = 15 gallons.
Conversion Example
- Convert 40 quarts to gallons:
- Take 40 quarts as given.
- Divide by 4: 40 ÷ 4 = 10 gallons.
- Convert 100 quarts to gallons:
- Start with 100 quarts.
- Divide 100 by 4: 100 ÷ 4 = 25 gallons.
- Convert 25 quarts to gallons:
- 25 quarts given.
- Divide by 4: 25 ÷ 4 = 6.25 gallons.
- Convert 80 quarts to gallons:
- Begin with 80 quarts.
- Divide 80 by 4: 80 ÷ 4 = 20 gallons.
Conversion Chart
This chart shows how many gallons correspond to quarts values between 35.0 and 85.0, increasing in 5 quart increments. To use the chart, find your quart value in the left column and read across to see the converted gallons.
| Quarts | Gallons |
|---|---|
| 35.0 | 8.75 |
| 40.0 | 10.00 |
| 45.0 | 11.25 |
| 50.0 | 12.50 |
| 55.0 | 13.75 |
| 60.0 | 15.00 |
| 65.0 | 16.25 |
| 70.0 | 17.50 |
| 75.0 | 18.75 |
| 80.0 | 20.00 |
| 85.0 | 21.25 |
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Conversion Definitions
Quarts: A quart is a unit of volume in the US customary and imperial systems, equal to one fourth of a gallon or two pints. It is used for measuring liquid and dry volumes and is commonly applied in cooking, automotive fluids, and other everyday contexts.
Gallons: A gallon is a larger volume unit in US customary and British imperial systems. It equals four quarts or sixteen cups in the US system. Gallons are used for measuring liquids like fuel, milk, water, and other substances requiring larger volume units.
Conversion FAQs
Why do we divide quarts by 4 to get gallons?
We divide by 4 because one gallon contains exactly 4 quarts. This is a fixed conversion factor in the US customary system. Since quarts are smaller units, dividing their number by 4 scales it down to the equivalent larger unit, gallons.
Can I convert quarts to gallons for dry ingredients?
While quarts and gallons measure volume, using them for dry ingredients can be less accurate than weight measurements. However, you can convert dry quarts to gallons by the same formula if you are measuring volume, but keep in mind density differences affect weight.
Is the quart to gallon conversion the same in the UK?
The UK uses the imperial gallon, which is larger than the US gallon. Therefore, converting quarts to gallons in the UK requires different factors. The US quart to gallon conversion does not directly apply to imperial measurements.
What happens if I need to convert gallons back to quarts?
To convert gallons to quarts, multiply the number of gallons by 4. This reverses the division used when converting quarts to gallons, since 1 gallon equals 4 quarts.
Are quarts and gallons used internationally?
Quarts and gallons are mostly used in the United States and some other countries using US customary or imperial units. Many countries use the metric system instead, measuring volume in liters and milliliters.