Convert Imperial Cup to US Gallon
Convert imperial cups to us gallons instantly. 1 imperial cup = 0.0750593703 us gallon — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the US Gallon to Imperial Cup converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
Imperial Cup
An imperial cup is half an imperial pint (284.131 mL).
A British cooking measure.
Used in older British and Commonwealth recipes.
UK cooking measure.
US Gallon
The US liquid gallon is defined as exactly 231 cubic inches (3.785411784 liters).
Based on the English wine gallon of 231 cubic inches, retained by the US after 1824.
The primary US unit for fuel, milk and large beverage containers.
English wine gallon; US since 1824.
Imperial Cup to US Gallon conversion formula
The relationship between imperial cups and us gallons:
To convert imperial cups to us gallons, multiply the value in imperial cups by 0.0750593703. To reverse, multiply us gallons by 13.3227869541.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in us gallons updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the US Gallon to Imperial Cup converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert imperial cups to us gallons
- Write down the value in imperial cups (cup).
- Multiply that value by the factor 0.0750593703.
- The product is the equivalent value in us gallons (gal).
- To reverse, multiply the us gallon value by 13.3227869541.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 cup to gal:
1 × 0.0750593703 = 0.0750593703 gal
Example 2 — Convert 100 cup to gal:
100 × 0.0750593703 = 7.5059370344 gal
Real-world example — Packaging gauge
A 4-imperial cup plastic bag thickness is a common spec for grocery and freezer bags. Converting from imperial cups to us gallons is what packaging buyers do whenever they bridge US and metric supplier quotes.
4 cup × 0.0750593703 = 0.3002374814 gal
Real-world example — Plastic film and laminate thickness
A 500-imperial cup sheet is a typical spec for ID-card laminates and film overlays. Converting to us gallons aligns the value with the unit most CAD systems and material datasheets prefer.
500 cup × 0.0750593703 = 37.529685172 gal
Imperial Cup to US Gallon conversion table
Standard reference values for converting imperial cups to us gallons:
| Imperial Cup [cup] | US Gallon [gal] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0007505937 |
| 0.1 | 0.007505937 |
| 1 | 0.0750593703 |
| 2 | 0.1501187407 |
| 3 | 0.225178111 |
| 4 | 0.3002374814 |
| 5 | 0.3752968517 |
| 10 | 0.7505937034 |
| 20 | 1.5011874069 |
| 30 | 2.2517811103 |
| 40 | 3.0023748138 |
| 50 | 3.7529685172 |
| 100 | 7.5059370344 |
| 500 | 37.529685172 |
| 1000 | 75.0593703441 |
Frequently asked questions
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 cup = 0.0750593703 gal) verified against the following authoritative sources:
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure 9th ed.)
Official BIPM publication defining the seven SI base units (including the meter) and the rules for their use. The global authority on units of measurement.
- NIST — Guide to the SI
US National Institute of Standards and Technology reference covering the SI base and derived units with definitions and usage rules for US technical practice.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
Detailed NIST guide covering exact conversion factors between SI and US customary units along with formatting and rounding conventions.
- NIST — Refinement of values for the yard and pound (Federal Register 1959)
The treaty (signed by US
- International Astronomical Union — System of Astronomical Constants
The IAU defines astronomical units including the AU (149597870700 m exactly) light-year and parsec used in astronomy and astrophysics.