Convert gallon (UK) to cup (UK)
Please provide values below to convert gallon (UK) [gal (UK)] to cup (UK) [cup (UK)], or Convert cup (UK) to gallon (UK).
How to Convert Gallon (Uk) to Cup (Uk)
1 gal (UK) = 16.0000014078033 cup (UK)
Example: convert 15 gal (UK) to cup (UK):
15 gal (UK) = 15 × 16.0000014078033 cup (UK) = 240.00002111705 cup (UK)
Gallon (Uk) to Cup (Uk) 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 (Uk)
A cup (UK) is a unit of volume measurement used primarily in cooking, equal to approximately 284.13 milliliters.
History/Origin
The UK cup has origins in traditional British cooking and measurement systems, historically based on the imperial system. Its use has been standardized in culinary contexts over time, though it is less common in official measurement standards today.
Current Use
The UK cup is primarily used in recipes and cooking instructions within the United Kingdom and some Commonwealth countries. It is also used in nutritional labeling and culinary contexts, often standardized as 284 milliliters for practical purposes.