Convert gallons to cups

Type the number of gallons that you wish to convert to cups.

1 gal (gallons) = 16 cup (cups)

How to Convert Gallons to Cups

The us gallon and us cup are both units of volume. By definition, 1 us gallon equals exactly 16 cups. This means to convert gallons to cups, you multiply by 16.

Formula

cups = gallons × 16

Step-by-Step Example

Convert 5 gal to cups:

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Convert 5 gal to cups

We need to convert gallons to cups

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Apply the formula

Since 1 gal = 16 cup, multiply by 16

5 × 16 = 80

Answer

5 gal = 80 cup

US Gallon to US Cup Conversion Table

Quick reference table for common us gallon to us cup conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.

Gallons (gal) Cups (cup)
1 gal 16 cup
2 gal 32 cup
5 gal 80 cup
10 gal 160 cup
15 gal 240 cup
20 gal 320 cup
25 gal 400 cup
50 gal 800 cup
100 gal 1600 cup

About These Units

US Gallon (gal)

A US gallon (gal) equals 128 fluid ounces, 4 quarts, 8 pints, or 3.785 liters. Gallons are the standard for fuel prices, milk containers, and paint cans in the United States. A US gallon is smaller than an Imperial gallon (4.546 L). One gallon of water weighs 8.34 pounds.

US Cup (cup)

A US cup equals 8 fluid ounces, 16 tablespoons, or 237 milliliters. Cups are the standard volume measure for cooking and baking recipes in the United States. There are 4 cups in a quart, 2 cups in a pint. A metric cup is exactly 250 mL.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert gallons to cups?

To convert gallons to cups, multiply the value by 16. For example, 10 gal = 160 cup.

How many cups are in 1 us gallon?

1 us gallon equals 16 cups.

What is the formula for gallons to cups?

The formula is: cup = gal × 16.