How Many Cups Are in a Gallon?
There are 16 cups in 1 US gallon. A half gallon is 8 cups, a quart is 4 cups, and a pint is 2 cups.
Cups
Gallons to cups
| 1 pint | 2 cups |
|---|---|
| 1 quart | 4 cups |
| 1/2 gallon | 8 cups |
| 1 gallon | 16 cups |
| 2 gallons | 32 cups |
Good to know
The whole US liquid system nests in twos and fours: 2 cups to a pint, 2 pints to a quart, 4 quarts to a gallon. Picture a big G holding four Q's, each holding two P's, each holding two C's.
Scaling soup or stock for a crowd: a standard 6-quart stockpot holds a gallon and a half — 24 cups — comfortably with headroom for simmering.
Frequently asked questions
How many cups are in a half gallon?
There are 8 cups in half a US gallon.
Is 8 cups a gallon?
No — 8 cups is half a gallon. A full US gallon is 16 cups.
How many cups of milk are in a gallon?
A US gallon of milk contains 16 cups.
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