Gallon (US) to Cup (US) Converter
Convert gallon (us) to cup (us) instantly with our free online volume converter. Accurate conversions with detailed formulas and conversion tables.
Convert gal (US) to cup (US)
Conversion Result
1 gal (US) = 0.000e+0 cup (US)
Exactly 0.0000000000 cup (US)
The Formula
To convert gal (US) to cup (US), multiply the volume by 15.999992.
Gallon (US) to Cup (US) Conversion Table
| Gallon (US) (gal (US)) | Cup (US) (cup (US)) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 gal (US) | 15.999992 cup (US) | Standard volume unit |
| 2 gal (US) | 31.999985 cup (US) | Common recipe measurement |
| 5 gal (US) | 79.999962 cup (US) | Small container |
| 10 gal (US) | 159.999924 cup (US) | Standard bottle size |
| 20 gal (US) | 319.999849 cup (US) | Large container |
| 50 gal (US) | 799.999621 cup (US) | Industrial volume |
| 100 gal (US) | 1,599.999 cup (US) | 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 gal (US) to cup (US), enter "16".
- Select Units: The calculator is pre-configured to convert from Gallon (US) (gal (US)) to Cup (US) (cup (US)). 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 gal (US) to liters (L)
Value in L = Input value ÷ 0.264172
Step 2: Convert from liters (L) to cup (US)
Result = Value in L × 4.22675
Simplified Formula:
Result = Input × 15.9999924292
Where 15.9999924292 is the conversion factor from gal (US) to cup (US)
Example Calculation:
Let's convert 16 gal (US) to cup (US):
16 gal (US) ÷ 0.264172 = 60.566601 L 60.566601 L × 4.22675 = 255.999879 cup (US) Result: 16 gal (US) = 255.999879 cup (US)
Why Convert Gallon (US) to Cup (US)?
Converting volume from Gallon (US) to Cup (US) 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.