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Convert gallons to cups (gal to cup)

Type a value in gallons or in cups: the other field updates as you type. Below you will find the formula, a worked example and a gal to cup chart.

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1 gal = 16 cup

How to convert gallons to cups

Formula: cup = gal × 16

Worked example: 5 gal → 5 × 16 = 80 cup

Gallons to cups conversion chart

Gallons (gal)Cups (cup)
1 gal16 cup
2 gal32 cup
3 gal48 cup
4 gal64 cup
5 gal80 cup
6 gal96 cup
7 gal112 cup
8 gal128 cup
9 gal144 cup
10 gal160 cup
12 gal192 cup
15 gal240 cup
20 gal320 cup
25 gal400 cup
30 gal480 cup
40 gal640 cup
50 gal800 cup
75 gal1,200 cup
100 gal1,600 cup
250 gal4,000 cup
500 gal8,000 cup
1,000 gal16,000 cup

What is a gallon?

The US gallon is defined as 231 cubic inches, exactly 3.785411784 liters, and holds 4 quarts or 128 fluid ounces. Gasoline, milk, paint and water use in the United States are measured in gallons.

What is a cup?

The US customary cup holds 8 fluid ounces, about 236.6 ml. Nutrition labels use a rounded 240 ml cup, and Canada and Australia use a 250 ml metric cup. In baking, measure dry ingredients level, or better, weigh them.

Frequently asked questions

How many cups are in a gallon?

A gallon equals 16 cups. To convert any value, multiply the number of gallons by 16.

How do you convert gallons to cups?

Use the formula cup = gal × 16. Example: 5 gal → 5 × 16 = 80 cup.

How many gallons are in a cup?

A cup equals 0.0625 gallons. That is the reverse conversion, from cups to gallons.

Results are rounded to 6 significant digits; the conversion factors are the exact legal definitions.