US gallons (gal) to US cups (cup) Conversion
US gallons
The US liquid gallon is a unit of volume equal to exactly 3.785411784 litres, used primarily in the United States for fuel sales, beverage containers, and agricultural applications. It is divided into 4 quarts, 8 pints, or 128 fluid ounces. The US gallon is approximately 16.7% smaller than the imperial (UK) gallon — a difference with significant implications in fuel economy comparisons and recipe conversions.
US cups
The cup is a unit of volume used primarily in cooking and baking, equal to exactly 236.5882365 mL in the US customary system. The metric cup (250 mL) is used in Australia, Canada, and South Africa. In culinary education, cup measurements form the practical basis of recipe standardisation, though the variation between US, metric, and UK cups is a common source of international recipe confusion.
| US gallons (gal) | US cups (cup) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 gal | 1.60 cup |
| 1 gal | 16.00 cup |
| 2 gal | 32.00 cup |
| 3 gal | 48.00 cup |
| 5 gal | 80.00 cup |
| 10 gal | 160.00 cup |
| 20 gal | 320.00 cup |
| 30 gal | 480.00 cup |
| 50 gal | 800.00 cup |
| 100 gal | 1,600.00 cup |
| 1000 gal | 16,000.00 cup |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many US cups are in 1 US gallons?
1 US gallons (gal) is exactly 16.000 US cups (cup).
How do I convert US gallons to US cups?
Multiply the value in US gallons by 16.000 to get the result in US cups. Or use the converter above — type any number and see the result instantly.