Gallon to Cup Converter (gal to cup)

How to Convert Gallon to Cup

Formula: Cup = Gallon × 16

Example: 1 gal = 16 cup

You can also use the interactive converter above. Simply enter any Gallon value and the equivalent Cup value will appear instantly. Click the ⇄ button to reverse the conversion.

Beyond the calculator above, it helps to understand what these two units actually represent and where you will run into them in everyday life.

Step-by-step example — Convert 2 gal to cup:

What is Gallon and Cup?

A Gallon (gal) is a US customary volume unit, equal to about 3.785 liters, used for fuel and large liquid measures.

A Cup is a US customary cooking volume unit, equal to about 236.6 milliliters, used throughout American recipes.

Real World Uses of Gallon to Cup Conversion

• Gallon: Commonly used for pricing and pumping fuel at US gas stations.
• Cup: Commonly used for measuring flour, sugar and liquid ingredients in US recipes.
• Gallon: Commonly used in the US for fuel, milk and large liquid containers.
• Cup: Commonly used on US nutrition labels for standard serving sizes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the formula to convert Gallon to Cup?

The formula is: Cup = Gallon x 16. Multiply any Gallon value by 16 to get the equivalent in Cup.

What is 1 Gallon in Cup?

1 gal = 16 cup.

How many Gallon are in 1 Cup?

1 cup = 0.0625 gal.

Is Gallon bigger or smaller than Cup?

Gallon is bigger than Cup. 1 Gallon = 16 cup.

What is 5 gal in cup?

5 gal = 80.00004227 cup.

What is 2 cup in gal?

2 cup = 0.124999934 gal.

How does a US gallon compare to a UK imperial gallon?

A US gallon (3.785 L) is about 17% smaller than a UK imperial gallon (4.546 L), so fuel economy figures in mpg mean different things in the two countries.