Unit Converters

Gallons to Cups (US) Converter

Convert between US gallons and cups. A gallon holds 16 cups, or 128 fluid ounces, so scaling drinks and batches is straightforward.

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Converted volume
16 cups

1 US gallon → cups

Conversion factor
×16
1 gal equals
16 cups
Conversion factors are exact; rounding may affect the final digit.
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How it's calculated

cups = gal × 16

gal = US gallons, cups = US cups. 1 US gallon = 16 cups; reverse with gal = cups ÷ 16.

Common values

GallonsCups
0.25 gal4 cups
0.5 gal8 cups
1 gal16 cups
2 gal32 cups

Common questions

How many cups are in a gallon?

Sixteen US cups make a gallon. That is 128 fluid ounces.

Does this use the imperial gallon?

No, these are US gallons and cups. The imperial gallon is about 20 percent larger.