Gallons to Cups Converter

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How to Convert Gallons to Cups

Converting gallons to cups is useful for large recipe quantities and beverage planning. One US gallon equals exactly 16 cups.

To convert gallons to cups, multiply the gallon value by 16. For example, 1 gallon x 16 = 16 cups. This conversion helps when scaling recipes, planning party beverages, or understanding large liquid quantities in more familiar units.

Cups are more intuitive for cooking and serving sizes, while gallons are used for bulk quantities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1 US gallon equals exactly 16 cups.

Multiply the gallon value by 16.

Half a gallon equals 8 cups.

Cups are more practical for recipe measurements and serving sizes.