Cup (US) to Gallon (Imperial) Converter
Convert cup (us) to gallon (imperial) instantly with our free online volume converter. Accurate conversions with detailed formulas and conversion tables.
Convert cup (US) to gal (Imp)
Conversion Result
1 cup (US) = 0.000e+0 gal (Imp)
Exactly 0.0000000000 gal (Imp)
The Formula
To convert cup (US) to gal (Imp), multiply the volume by 0.052042.
Cup (US) to Gallon (Imperial) Conversion Table
| Cup (US) (cup (US)) | Gallon (Imperial) (gal (Imp)) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (US) | 0.052042 gal (Imp) | Standard volume unit |
| 2 cup (US) | 0.104084 gal (Imp) | Common recipe measurement |
| 5 cup (US) | 0.260211 gal (Imp) | Small container |
| 10 cup (US) | 0.520421 gal (Imp) | Standard bottle size |
| 20 cup (US) | 1.040842 gal (Imp) | Large container |
| 50 cup (US) | 2.602106 gal (Imp) | Industrial volume |
| 100 cup (US) | 5.204211 gal (Imp) | Bulk measurement |
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How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the Value: Type the volume value you want to convert in the input field. For example, if converting 16 cup (US) to gal (Imp), enter "16".
- Select Units: The calculator is pre-configured to convert from Cup (US) (cup (US)) to Gallon (Imperial) (gal (Imp)). The units are displayed in the "From Unit" and "To Unit" fields.
- View Results: The converted value appears instantly in the result card. You can see both the formatted result and the exact decimal value.
- Copy or Switch: Use the "Copy Result" button to copy the conversion to your clipboard, or click "Quick Switch" to reverse the conversion direction.
How the Conversion Works
This calculator uses a two-step conversion process through liters (L) as the base unit, which is the standard unit of volume in the International System of Units (SI).
Conversion Formula:
Step 1: Convert from cup (US) to liters (L)
Value in L = Input value ÷ 4.22675
Step 2: Convert from liters (L) to gal (Imp)
Result = Value in L × 0.219969
Simplified Formula:
Result = Input × 0.0520421127
Where 0.0520421127 is the conversion factor from cup (US) to gal (Imp)
Example Calculation:
Let's convert 16 cup (US) to gal (Imp):
16 cup (US) ÷ 4.22675 = 3.785414 L 3.785414 L × 0.219969 = 0.832674 gal (Imp) Result: 16 cup (US) = 0.832674 gal (Imp)
Why Convert Cup (US) to Gallon (Imperial)?
Converting volume from Cup (US) to Gallon (Imperial) is essential for various applications including cooking, chemistry, engineering, and international trade. Understanding this conversion helps ensure accuracy in measurements across different unit systems.
The liter is the base unit of volume in the International System of Units (SI), while other units like cups, gallons, and fluid ounces are used in various regional systems. Precision matters especially in pharmaceutical dosages, chemical reactions, and recipe conversions where small errors can have significant impacts.