20 quarts (qts) is equal to 5 gallons.
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To convert quarts to gallons, divide the number of quarts by 4 because there are 4 quarts in 1 gallon. So for 20 quarts, dividing by 4 gives you 5 gallons.
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Result in gallons:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert quarts (qts) to gallons is:
Gallons = Quarts ÷ 4
This works because 1 gallon contains exactly 4 quarts. So to find how many gallons are in a given number of quarts, you divide the quarts by 4.
Example:
- Given: 20 quarts
- Divide by 4: 20 ÷ 4 = 5
- Result: 5 gallons
Conversion Example
- Convert 12 quarts to gallons:
- Divide 12 by 4
- 12 ÷ 4 = 3
- So, 12 quarts equals 3 gallons
- Convert 7 quarts to gallons:
- Divide 7 by 4
- 7 ÷ 4 = 1.75
- Therefore, 7 quarts is 1.75 gallons
- Convert 35 quarts to gallons:
- Divide 35 by 4
- 35 ÷ 4 = 8.75
- So, 35 quarts equals 8.75 gallons
- Convert 0 quarts to gallons:
- Divide 0 by 4
- 0 ÷ 4 = 0
- Resulting in 0 gallons
Conversion Chart
| Quarts (qts) | 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 |
The chart show quarts values in the left column and their corresponding gallons on the right. To find gallons, locate the qt value then read across to the gallons. Negative values means a reverse or removal of volume.
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Conversion Definitions
Qts (Quarts): A quart is a unit of volume in the US customary and imperial systems equal to one fourth of a gallon, or 2 pints. It is commonly used to measure liquids like milk, water, and fuel. One quart equals 0.25 gallons or 0.946 liters.
Gallons: A gallon is a larger unit of volume used in the US customary system, equaling 4 quarts or 128 fluid ounces. It is used for measuring liquids such as gasoline, milk, and water. One gallon is about 3.785 liters in the US system.
Conversion FAQs
Why do we divide quarts by 4 to get gallons?
Because one gallon consists of exactly 4 quarts. Dividing the number of quarts by 4 breaks the volume down into gallon units. This is a fixed relationship defined by the unit system, so the operation works every time.
Can quarts ever be larger than gallons?
Quarts are a smaller unit than gallons, so any numerical value in quarts will be larger than in gallons for the same volume. For example, 20 quarts is 5 gallons. The qt number is always 4 times the gallon amount.
Is the conversion different in other countries?
Yes, the US gallon differs from the UK gallon. The US gallon equals 4 quarts, but the UK gallon is about 4.546 liters and uses Imperial quarts. This can cause differences in conversion if the measurement system is not specified.
Can I convert quarts to gallons without a calculator?
Yes, since the conversion is simple division by 4, you can do it mentally for many values. For example, 20 divided by 4 is 5, so 20 quarts equal 5 gallons without needing tools.
What happens if I convert a negative number of quarts?
Mathematically, negative quarts converts to negative gallons by dividing by 4. While unusual in real life, this could represent a decrease or removal of liquid volume in calculations.