32 quarts is equal to 8 gallons.
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To convert quarts to gallons, you divide the number of quarts by 4 because 1 gallon contains 4 quarts. So, dividing 32 quarts by 4 gives 8 gallons.
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Conversion Formula
To convert quarts to gallons, the formula is:
Gallons = Quarts ÷ 4
This works because 1 gallon contains 4 quarts exactly. Therefore, dividing the total quarts by 4 gives the equivalent amount in gallons.
For example, converting 32 quarts to gallons:
- Start with 32 quarts.
- Divide 32 by 4.
- 32 ÷ 4 = 8 gallons.
Conversion Example
- Convert 20 quarts to gallons:
- Start with 20 quarts.
- Divide 20 by 4.
- 20 ÷ 4 = 5 gallons.
- Convert 45 quarts to gallons:
- Start with 45 quarts.
- Divide 45 by 4.
- 45 ÷ 4 = 11.25 gallons.
- Convert 12 quarts to gallons:
- Start with 12 quarts.
- Divide 12 by 4.
- 12 ÷ 4 = 3 gallons.
- Convert 8 quarts to gallons:
- Start with 8 quarts.
- Divide 8 by 4.
- 8 ÷ 4 = 2 gallons.
Conversion Chart
The chart below shows quarts values from 7.0 to 57.0, and their equivalent gallons. To use, locate the quart value and find the corresponding gallons by dividing by 4.
| Quarts | Gallons |
|---|---|
| 7.0 | 1.75 |
| 12.0 | 3.00 |
| 17.0 | 4.25 |
| 22.0 | 5.50 |
| 27.0 | 6.75 |
| 32.0 | 8.00 |
| 37.0 | 9.25 |
| 42.0 | 10.50 |
| 47.0 | 11.75 |
| 52.0 | 13.00 |
| 57.0 | 14.25 |
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Conversion Definitions
Quart: A quart is a unit of volume measurement in the US customary and imperial systems. One quart equals a quarter of a gallon or two pints. It’s commonly used for liquids like milk or gasoline. The US liquid quart is about 0.946 liters, while the imperial quart is roughly 1.136 liters.
Gallons: Gallon is a unit of volume that is larger than a quart. In the US system, one gallon equals 4 quarts or 128 fluid ounces. It’s used for measuring larger liquid quantities like fuel or water. The US gallon equals about 3.785 liters, whereas the imperial gallon is around 4.546 liters.
Conversion FAQs
Why do we divide quarts by 4 to get gallons?
Because each gallon contains exactly 4 quarts in the US measurement system, the division by 4 converts the total quarts into gallons. This relationship is fixed and standard, so dividing by 4 gives the direct conversion.
Can I convert quarts to gallons for dry measurements?
Quarts and gallons are primarily liquid volume measures, but they can be used for dry volumes in some cases. However, dry quarts and gallons slightly differ from liquid ones because dry volume measures vary by item density, so conversions might not be exact for solids.
Are the quart and gallon sizes same worldwide?
No, the sizes vary between the US customary system and the imperial system used in the UK and other countries. The US liquid quart and gallon are smaller than the imperial versions, so conversions depend on which system you use.
Is the conversion different for UK quarts to gallons?
Yes, the UK (imperial) quart is larger than the US quart, so when converting quarts to gallons in the imperial system, the ratio remains 4 quarts per gallon but the actual volume is bigger. Always clarify which system you working with.
What practical uses require converting 32 quarts to gallons?
This conversion is useful when measuring fuel, paint, liquids for recipes, or irrigation amounts, where gallons are more common units for purchase or storage, but quarts are used in smaller quantity measures.