Cup to Gallon Formula
The complete formula for converting cups (cup) to gallons (gal). See the formula, how it works, and worked examples below.
cup ÷ 16 = gal
How the Formula Works
To convert cups to gallons, divide the value by 16 (or multiply by 0.0625). This works because 1 cup equals 0.0625 gallons.
Worked Examples
1 cup to gal
- Start with 1 cup
- Divide by 16: 1 ÷ 16 = 0.0625
- Result: 1 cup = 0.0625 gal
5 cup to gal
- Start with 5 cup
- Divide by 16: 5 ÷ 16 = 0.3125
- Result: 5 cup = 0.3125 gal
10 cup to gal
- Start with 10 cup
- Divide by 16: 10 ÷ 16 = 0.625
- Result: 10 cup = 0.625 gal
50 cup to gal
- Start with 50 cup
- Divide by 16: 50 ÷ 16 = 3.13
- Result: 50 cup = 3.13 gal
100 cup to gal
- Start with 100 cup
- Divide by 16: 100 ÷ 16 = 6.25
- Result: 100 cup = 6.25 gal
Reverse Formula: Gallon to Cup
gal × 16 = cup
See the full Gallon to Cup formula for worked examples.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The formula is: cup ÷ 16 = gal. See the worked examples above for step-by-step breakdowns, or use the Cup to Gallon converter for instant results.
10 cups = 0.625 gallons. Apply the formula: cup ÷ 16 = gal.