Cups to Gallons Conversion Calculator – Convert C to Gal

1 cup = 0.0625 gallons (1/16 of a gallon), our cups to gallons converter is a transformation tool that helps convert liquid volumes from cups to gal (US).

• 256 cups = 16 gallons (commercial beverage production)
• 32 cups = 2 gallons (large punch bowl recipe)
• 96 cups = 6 gallons (industrial food preparation)
• 8 cups = 0.5 gallons (home brewing recipe)
• 64 cups = 4 gallons (restaurant sauce preparation)

Cups to Gallons Conversion Chart

Cups Converted to	Gallons
1	0.0625
2	0.125
3	0.1875
4	0.25
5	0.3125
6	0.375
7	0.4375
8	0.5
9	0.5625
10	0.625
11	0.6875
12	0.75
13	0.8125
14	0.875
15	0.9375
16	1.0
17	1.0625
18	1.125
19	1.1875
20	1.25
21	1.3125
22	1.375
23	1.4375
24	1.5
25	1.5625
26	1.625
27	1.6875
28	1.75
29	1.8125
30	1.875
31	1.9375
32	2.0
33	2.0625
34	2.125
35	2.1875
36	2.25
37	2.3125
38	2.375
39	2.4375
40	2.5
41	2.5625
42	2.625
43	2.6875
44	2.75
45	2.8125
46	2.875
47	2.9375
48	3.0
49	3.0625
50	3.125

Cups to Gallons Conversion Formula

The conversion factor of cups and gallons is based on the equation:

Gallons = Cups ÷ 16. 

This formula is accurate because there are 16 cups in one gallon.

To convert 24 cups to gallons, calculate: 24 ÷ 16 = 1.5 gallons.

• Starting Volume: 64 cups
• Calculation: 64 ÷ 16 = 4 gallons
• Verification: 4 × 16 = 64 cups ✓

How to Convert Cups to Gallons?

Follow these steps for accurate conversion:

• Take your cup measurement
• Divide by 16 (the number of cups in a gallon)
• The result is your gallon measurement

• 16 Cups → 1 Gallon: 16 ÷ 16 = 1 gallon
• 32 Cups → 2 Gallons : 32 ÷ 16 = 2 gallons
• 8 Cups → 0.5 Gallons: 8 ÷ 16 = 0.5 gallons
• 72 Cups → 4.5 Gallons: 72 ÷ 16 = 4.5 gallons
• 120 Cups → 7.5 Gallons: 120 ÷ 16 = 7.5 gallons

What are Cups and Gallons?

Cups

A cup is a standard volume measurement in the US customary system, typically representing:

• Liquid Volume: 8 fluid ounces
• Cooking Measurement: Approximately 237 milliliters
• Precise Definition: 236.588 mL in the US standard cup

Gallons

A gallon is a larger volume unit representing:

• Liquid Capacity: 128 fluid ounces
• US Standard Gallon: 3.785 liters
• Common Uses: Measuring milk, water, and large liquid quantities

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