Cups to Gallons Converter
Convert cups to gallons with precision for US and UK measurements
Volume Converter
Conversion Result
Conversion factor: 1 US gallon = 16 cups
Formula: Gallons = Cups × 0.0625
Quick Conversions
Example Calculation
Recipe Scaling Example
Problem: Convert 20 cups of water to gallons for a large recipe
Given: 20 cups (US measurement)
Conversion factor: 1 US gallon = 16 cups
Solution
Gallons = Cups × 0.0625
Gallons = 20 × 0.0625
Result = 1.25 US gallons
Common Conversions
Kitchen Measurement Facts
1 US gallon = 16 cups exactly
1 UK gallon = 19.2 cups (approximately)
Half gallon = 8 cups (US measurement)
Common for large recipe scaling
Essential for commercial cooking
Understanding Cups to Gallons Conversion
What are Cups and Gallons?
Cups and gallons are both volume measurements used in cooking and baking. The cup is a smaller unit perfect for individual ingredients, while gallons are used for larger quantities in commercial cooking or bulk preparation.
Measurement Systems
- •US System: 1 gallon = 16 cups
- •UK System: 1 gallon = 19.2 cups (approx)
- •Difference: UK gallon is about 20% larger
Conversion Formulas
US: Gallons = Cups × 0.0625
UK: Gallons = Cups × 0.0520417
Common Applications
- •Large batch cooking and baking
- •Commercial kitchen planning
- •Recipe scaling for events
- •Food service calculations