Gallons to Cups Converter
Convert US gallons to cups instantly, and cups back to gallons. Based on the exact 1 US gallon = 16 cups definition.
Calculator by Toolsloft ↗- Result
- 16 Cups
- Conversion
- 1 Gallons (gal) = 16 Cups
Convert US gallons to US cups, and cups back to gallons. Batch drinks, big-pot recipes, and food prep often start from gallons when your measure reads in cups. Enter the value and read the answer.
How this is calculated
One US gallon is exactly 16 US cups, so gallons are multiplied by 16 to get cups and cups are divided by 16 to get gallons. Both units come from the US customary gallon (3.785411784 liters), and results are shown to six decimal places.
How to use
- Enter the number of gallons.
- Keep the direction on gallons to cups, or press Swap units for cups to gallons.
- Read the result in cups.
Examples
- 1 gallons:
1 gal = 16 cups - 0.5 gal:
0.5 gal = 8 cups - Reverse:
16 cups = 1 gal
FAQ
- How many cups are in a gallon?
- Exactly 16 US cups per US gallon.
- Are these US or UK gallons?
- These are US customary gallons and cups. The UK imperial gallon is larger, so use US values for US recipes.