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

  1. Start with 1 cup
  2. Divide by 16: 1 ÷ 16 = 0.0625
  3. Result: 1 cup = 0.0625 gal

5 cup to gal

  1. Start with 5 cup
  2. Divide by 16: 5 ÷ 16 = 0.3125
  3. Result: 5 cup = 0.3125 gal

10 cup to gal

  1. Start with 10 cup
  2. Divide by 16: 10 ÷ 16 = 0.625
  3. Result: 10 cup = 0.625 gal

50 cup to gal

  1. Start with 50 cup
  2. Divide by 16: 50 ÷ 16 = 3.13
  3. Result: 50 cup = 3.13 gal

100 cup to gal

  1. Start with 100 cup
  2. Divide by 16: 100 ÷ 16 = 6.25
  3. 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.