Cup (US) to Gallon (UK) Converter
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How to Convert Cup (US) to Gallon (UK)
To mL: multiply by 236.588. To liters: multiply by 0.236588. To UK cups: multiply by 0.832674.
1 US cup = 8 US fl oz = 16 US tbsp = 48 US tsp = 1/2 US pint ≈ 236.588 mL.
For example, 1 Cup (US) (cup (US)) = 0.05204213654 Gallon (UK) (gal (UK)).
Cup (US) to Gallon (UK) — Common Values
| Cup (US) (cup (US)) | Gallon (UK) (gal (UK)) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.005204213654 |
| 0.5 | 0.02602106827 |
| 1 | 0.05204213654 |
| 2 | 0.1040842731 |
| 5 | 0.2602106827 |
| 10 | 0.5204213654 |
| 25 | 1.301053413 |
| 50 | 2.602106827 |
| 100 | 5.204213654 |
| 500 | 26.02106827 |
| 1000 | 52.04213654 |
About Cup (US) (cup (US))
Definition
The US cup is a unit of culinary volume equal to 8 US fluid ounces, or approximately 236.588 milliliters.
Mathematical Relationship
1 US cup = 8 US fl oz = 16 US tbsp = 48 US tsp = 1/2 US pint ≈ 236.588 mL.
Conversion Formula
To mL: multiply by 236.588. To liters: multiply by 0.236588. To UK cups: multiply by 0.832674.
Practical Applications
Measuring flour, sugar, milk, water, and other cooking ingredients. Standard in every American cookbok and food label.
Interesting Facts
The US cup, metric cup (250 mL), and Japanese cup (200 mL) are all different sizes — international recipes can be confusing!
Common Mistakes
Using a coffee mug as a 'cup' — mugs range from 200–350 mL. Always use a calibrated measuring cup for accuracy.
Educational Tips
Key conversions: 1 cup = 16 tbsp = 8 fl oz = 1/2 pint. For metric: 1 cup ≈ 240 mL (close enough for cooking).
About Gallon (UK) (gal (UK))
Definition
The UK (imperial) gallon is a unit of volume equal to 160 UK fluid ounces, or exactly 4.54609 liters.
Mathematical Relationship
1 UK gal = 4 UK qt = 8 UK pt = 160 UK fl oz = 4.54609 L ≈ 1.201 US gal.
Conversion Formula
To liters: multiply by 4.54609. To US gallons: multiply by 1.20095. To cubic meters: multiply by 0.00454609.
Practical Applications
UK road signs (mpg), older fuel consumption references, and some Caribbean and Middle Eastern markets that still use imperial units.
Interesting Facts
A UK gallon is about 20% larger than a US gallon. A car rated at 40 mpg (UK) gets only about 33 mpg (US).
Common Mistakes
Misinterpreting UK mpg as US mpg — UK figures look higher because the imperial gallon is larger.
Educational Tips
UK gallon ≈ 4.55 L ≈ 1.2 US gallons. The UK gallon was defined so that 1 gallon of water = 10 pounds.