Cups to Gallons (US Liquid) converter

US Cup and US Gallon: Definitions

Cup (US) is a unit of volume in the United States customary system.

• 1 US cup = 236.5882365 ml
• Standard relations: 1 cup = 16 US tbsp = 48 US tsp = 1/16 US gallon
• Usage: measuring liquids and dry ingredients in cooking. Standard measuring cups ensure accuracy; regular drinking cups may vary in volume.

Gallon (US) is a liquid volume unit in the United States.

• 1 US gallon = 3.785411784 L
• Relations: 1 gallon = 4 quarts = 8 pints = 16 cups = 128 fl oz = 256 tbsp = 768 tsp
• Usage: large volumes such as milk, ice cream, or fuel.

Conversion Between Cups and Gallons

Formulas:

• Cups → Gallons: gallons = cups ÷ 16
• Gallons → Cups: cups = gallons × 16

Examples:

• 5 cups → 0.3125 gallons
• 12 cups → 0.75 gallons
• 20 cups → 1.25 gallons
• Half a gallon = 8 cups

Additional Notes

• The US cup differs from the metric cup (250 ml) and the Japanese cup (200 ml).
• For precise calculations, using milliliters or liters as intermediates is recommended.
• In recipes, the US cup is usually rounded to 236.59 ml for simplicity.
• Understanding all relations between fl oz, tbsp, and tsp helps convert recipes quickly across different volumes.