Convert gallon (UK) to cup (US)
Please provide values below to convert gallon (UK) [gal (UK)] to cup (US) [cup (US)], or Convert cup (US) to gallon (UK).
How to Convert Gallon (Uk) to Cup (Us)
1 gal (UK) = 19.2151987674687 cup (US)
Example: convert 15 gal (UK) to cup (US):
15 gal (UK) = 15 × 19.2151987674687 cup (US) = 288.227981512031 cup (US)
Gallon (Uk) to Cup (Us) Conversion Table
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Gallon (Uk)
The gallon (UK), also known as the imperial gallon, is a unit of volume used primarily in the United Kingdom, equal to 4.54609 liters.
History/Origin
The UK gallon was established in 1824 as part of the imperial system, replacing earlier gallons used in England. It was standardized with the adoption of the imperial system, based on the volume of 10 pounds of water at a specific temperature.
Current Use
The UK gallon is still used in the United Kingdom for measuring fuel, beverages, and other liquids, though the liter is increasingly common in official and scientific contexts.
Cup (Us)
A cup (US) is a unit of volume measurement primarily used in cooking, equal to 8 fluid ounces or approximately 237 milliliters.
History/Origin
The US customary cup originated from traditional British units and became standardized in the United States in the 19th century as part of the development of standardized measurement systems for cooking and trade.
Current Use
The US cup is widely used in American recipes and cooking measurements, especially in the culinary, nutritional, and food packaging industries for volume measurement.