1 gal to cup
1 gal equals 16 cup (multiplying by 16).
16 cup (= 16 cup)
1 gal = 16 cup
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Nearby values
| gal | cup |
|---|---|
| 0.25 | 4 |
| 0.5 | 8 |
| 0.75 | 12 |
| 1 | 16 |
| 1.5 | 24 |
| 2 | 32 |
| 2.5 | 40 |
| 3 | 48 |
How the math works
The gal→cup factor is 16. Multiplying: 1 × 16 = 16 cup. Because the factor is a defined constant, the result is exact — only the display is rounded.
Frequently asked questions
How do you convert 1 gal to cup?
Multiply by the conversion factor: 1 × 16 = 16 cup. The factor is the exact definition, not a rounded approximation.
Is 16 cup exact?
The conversion is exact to the precision shown — the displayed value is rounded for readability, and the full-precision result is 16 cup.
What is 16 cup in gal again?
Working backwards: divide by the factor (or use the calculator above) — 16 cup ÷ 16 = 1 gal.
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