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Cups to Gallons Converter

Convert cups to gallons and gallons to cups instantly. Bidirectional volume converter with formula and common values.

cup

Gallons

0.75

gal

12 cup = 0.75 gal

gal = cup ÷ 16

How to Convert Cups to Gallons

To convert cups to gallons, divide by 16. There are 16 US cups in one US gallon, so dividing the cup count by 16 gives the gallon equivalent.

Conversion Formula

  • Cups to Gallons: gal = cup ÷ 16
  • Gallons to Cups: cup = gal × 16

Common Conversions

CupsGallons
40.25
80.5
120.75
161
241.5
322
483

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FAQ

How many gallons are in a cup?

One cup equals 0.0625 gallons (1/16 of a gallon).

How do I convert cups to gallons?

Divide the number of cups by 16. For example, 12 cups ÷ 16 = 0.75 gallons.

How many cups make a gallon?

Sixteen cups make exactly one gallon.

Is there a quick way to estimate cups to gallons?

Divide by 16 or, equivalently, divide by 4 twice. Half a gallon is 8 cups, a quarter gallon is 4 cups.