How Many Cups Are in a Quart?
There are 4 cups in 1 US quart. Two cups make a pint, and two pints make a quart.
Cups
Quarts to cups
| 1/2 quart (1 pint) | 2 cups |
|---|---|
| 1 quart | 4 cups |
| 1 1/2 quarts | 6 cups |
| 2 quarts | 8 cups |
| 4 quarts (1 gallon) | 16 cups |
Good to know
Quart sizes show up constantly on packaging: a standard carton of broth is 1 quart (4 cups), and a big yogurt tub is usually a quart too.
A "2-quart baking dish" holds 8 cups — useful when checking whether a casserole recipe will fit before you assemble it in the wrong pan.
Frequently asked questions
Is 2 cups equal to 1 quart?
No — 2 cups is a pint. A quart is 4 cups.
How many cups are in 2 quarts?
There are 8 cups in 2 quarts.
How many quarts are in a gallon?
There are 4 quarts in a gallon.
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