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Cups to Gallons

Convert cups (cup) to gallons (gal) — instant and accurate

1 cup = 0.0625 gal  ·  To convert cups to gallons, multiply by 0.0625.

0.0625 gal

Cups to Gallons Conversion Table

CupsGallons
0.25 cup0.015625 gal
0.5 cup0.03125 gal
1 cup0.0625 gal
2 cup0.125 gal
3 cup0.1875 gal
4 cup0.25 gal
5 cup0.3125 gal
6 cup0.375 gal
8 cup0.5 gal
10 cup0.625 gal
16 cup1 gal
25 cup1.5625 gal
50 cup3.125 gal
100 cup6.25 gal
250 cup15.625 gal
500 cup31.25 gal
1000 cup62.5 gal

Formula

gallons = cups × 0.0625
cups = gallons × 16
Example: 5 cup × 0.0625 = 0.3125 gal

About the Cups-to-Gallons Conversion

The cups-to-gallons conversion is useful whenever you need to translate a measurement between contexts. Cups commonly appears in American recipes — both liquid and dry ingredients, while gallons dominates fuel, milk, paint, and large liquid quantities in the United States. Both units belong to the US customary system. Multiply cups by 0.0625 to get gallons.

Real-World Examples

  • 16 cup (one gallon) = 1 gal
  • 8 cup (half-gallon) = 0.5 gal
  • 4 cup (one quart) = 0.25 gal
  • 1 cup (one cup) = 0.0625 gal

Gallons to Cups (Reverse)

GallonsCups
0.25 gal4 cup
0.5 gal8 cup
1 gal16 cup
2 gal32 cup
3 gal48 cup
4 gal64 cup
5 gal80 cup
6 gal96 cup
8 gal128 cup
10 gal160 cup
16 gal256 cup
25 gal400 cup
50 gal800 cup
100 gal1600 cup
250 gal4000 cup
500 gal8000 cup
1000 gal16000 cup

Frequently Asked Questions

How many gallons are in a cup?

1 cup equals 0.0625 gallons.

How do I convert cups to gallons?

Multiply the value in cups by 0.0625 to get gallons. For example, 5 cup × 0.0625 = 0.3125 gal.

How do I convert gallons back to cups?

Multiply the value in gallons by 16 to get cups. Equivalently, divide by 0.0625.

How many cups are in a gallon?

1 gallon equals 16 cups.

Is the cups-to-gallons conversion exact?

Yes. 1 cup = 0.0625 gal is an exact value defined by international agreement.

About Cups and Gallons

The US cup equals 8 fluid ounces, 16 tablespoons, or exactly 236.5882 milliliters. It is the workhorse unit of American home cooking.

The US liquid gallon (symbol gal) equals 4 quarts, 8 pints, or exactly 3.78541 liters. The UK imperial gallon is about 20% larger (4.546 L).

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