Convert quart (US) to cubic meter
Please provide values below to convert quart (US) [qt (US)] to cubic meter [m^3], or Convert cubic meter to quart (US).
How to Convert Quart (Us) to Cubic Meter
1 qt (US) = 0.000946352946 m^3
Example: convert 15 qt (US) to m^3:
15 qt (US) = 15 × 0.000946352946 m^3 = 0.01419529419 m^3
Quart (Us) to Cubic Meter Conversion Table
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Quart (Us)
A quart (US) is a unit of volume measurement equal to one-fourth of a US gallon, commonly used for liquids and other substances.
History/Origin
The quart originated from the Old French word 'quarte,' meaning 'quarter,' and has been used in the United States since the 18th century as part of the customary system of measurement.
Current Use
Today, the US quart is used primarily in cooking, beverage packaging, and measuring liquids in the United States, although it has largely been replaced by metric units in scientific contexts.
Cubic Meter
A cubic meter (m^3) is the SI unit of volume, representing the volume of a cube with edges one meter long.
History/Origin
The cubic meter was established as part of the International System of Units (SI) in 1960, based on the meter defined by the wavelength of light in vacuum.
Current Use
The cubic meter is widely used in science, engineering, and industry to measure large volumes of liquids, gases, and solids, especially in contexts like construction, manufacturing, and environmental science.