Gallons to Cups
Convert Gallons to Cups instantly. Free online volume unit converter with exact formula, conversion table and FAQ.
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Formula
cup = gal × 16
gal = cup ÷ 16
Conversion table
| 1 gal | 16 cup |
| 5 gal | 80 cup |
| 10 gal | 160 cup |
| 20 gal | 320 cup |
| 50 gal | 800 cup |
| 100 gal | 1600 cup |
| 500 gal | 8000 cup |
| 1000 gal | 16000 cup |
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Frequently asked questions
How many Cups are in one Gallon?
One Gallon equals 16 cup.
How do I convert Gallons to Cups?
Multiply the value in Gallons by 16 to get Cups. Formula: cup = gal × 16.
Is this Gallons to Cups conversion exact?
Yes. It is based on internationally recognized unit definitions, so the factor 16 is exact to the precision shown.
When is Gallons to Cups commonly used?
It is commonly used for fuel, beverages, cooking, water storage, agriculture, laboratories, and everyday industrial liquid measurements.
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About this conversion
The Gallon and the Cup are both units of volume. The US gallon is a customary unit of liquid volume used mainly in the United States for measuring fuel, water, and beverages. The US cup is a customary kitchen volume unit equal to one sixteenth of a US gallon, used throughout American recipes. To convert, multiply the Gallons value by 16 (formula: cup = gal × 16). It is commonly used for fuel, beverages, cooking, water storage, agriculture, laboratories, and everyday industrial liquid measurements. This conversion factor is derived directly from the internationally accepted metric and customary unit definitions, so results are precise and repeatable.