What is quart?

A quart is a unit of measurement for volume. It's commonly used to measure liquids such as milk, water, and oil in the United States. One quart is equal to 32 fluid ounces or 0.946 liters. There are four quarts in a gallon, making it a useful conversion for larger quantities of liquids. The word quart comes from the French word quart, meaning fourth, as it's a fourth of a gallon. Quart measurements are often used in cooking recipes, particularly for measuring liquids like broth or milk. It's also used for measuring engine oil and transmission fluid in automobiles.