60 quarts is equal to 15 gallons.
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To convert 60 quarts to gallons, you divide the number of quarts by 4 because there are 4 quarts in a single gallon. So, 60 divided by 4 gives you 15 gallons.
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Conversion Formula
The formula to convert quarts to gallons involves dividing the number of quarts by 4. This works because 1 gallon contains exactly 4 quarts. So, when you have quarts and want gallons, you find how many groups of four quarts are there.
Here is the formula:
Gallons = Quarts ÷ 4
Example with 60 quarts:
- Start with 60 quarts.
- Divide 60 by 4 (since 4 quarts = 1 gallon).
- 60 ÷ 4 = 15 gallons.
Conversion Example
- Convert 48 quarts to gallons:
- Divide 48 by 4.
- 48 ÷ 4 = 12 gallons.
- Convert 72 quarts to gallons:
- Divide 72 by 4.
- 72 ÷ 4 = 18 gallons.
- Convert 100 quarts to gallons:
- Divide 100 by 4.
- 100 ÷ 4 = 25 gallons.
- Convert 37 quarts to gallons:
- Divide 37 by 4.
- 37 ÷ 4 = 9.25 gallons.
- Convert 80 quarts to gallons:
- Divide 80 by 4.
- 80 ÷ 4 = 20 gallons.
Conversion Chart
This chart shows the equivalent gallons for quarts values from 35.0 up to 85.0. To use the chart, find the quart value in the left column, then read across to see how many gallons it equals. Useful for quick reference without having to calculate each time.
| 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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- How does 60 quarts compare to gallons in US customary units?
- Why does 60 quarts equal 15 gallons when converting?
Conversion Definitions
Quarts: A quart is a unit of liquid capacity in the US customary and imperial systems. It equals one fourth of a gallon or two pints. Quarts are commonly used to measure liquids like milk, paint, or fuel. One quart is approximately 0.946 liters in the US system.
Gallons: A gallon is a unit of volume in the US customary and imperial systems, larger than a quart. One gallon equals 4 quarts, 8 pints, or 128 fluid ounces. It is widely used to measure liquids such as gasoline, water, and milk. In the US, a gallon is about 3.785 liters.
Conversion FAQs
Why do we divide by 4 when converting quarts to gallons?
Dividing by 4 works because a gallon always contains exactly 4 quarts. When you have a number of quarts and want to find how many gallons it makes, you group the quarts into sets of 4. The division tells you how many full gallons there are.
Can I convert quarts to gallons for dry measurements?
Quarts and gallons can be used for both liquid and dry volumes, but the conversion rate of 4 quarts per gallon applies to liquid measurements in the US customary system. Dry measurements might use different conversions or units, so you should check which system you are working with.
What if I have a fraction of a quart, how do I convert that?
If you have fractions of a quart, just include them in the division. For example, 5.5 quarts divided by 4 equals 1.375 gallons. The calculator or conversion formula handles decimals the same as whole numbers.
Are US gallons the same as UK gallons when converting from quarts?
No, US gallons and UK (imperial) gallons differ in size. A US gallon is 4 quarts, but an imperial gallon equals 4 imperial quarts, which are larger units. So converting quarts to gallons depends on which gallon measure you are using.
How accurate is the conversion from quarts to gallons?
The conversion is exact since 4 quarts make 1 gallon precisely in the US customary system. However, slight differences may appear if you convert between US and imperial units or use approximate decimal values.