Uncooked to Cooked Rice Calculator
Convert between uncooked and cooked rice with accurate ratios for different rice types
Rice Conversion Calculator
Most common type, fluffy texture
Conversion Results
Enter an amount of uncooked or cooked rice to see the conversion
Quick Reference
Popular Rice Types
Cooking Tips
Rinse rice until water runs clear
Let rice rest 5-10 minutes after cooking
Fluff with a fork, not a spoon
Brown rice takes longer to cook
Understanding Rice Conversion
Basic Conversion Formula
The standard conversion ratio for rice is approximately 1:3 (uncooked to cooked). This means 1 cup of uncooked rice will yield about 3 cups of cooked rice. However, this ratio varies depending on the type of rice.
Why Ratios Vary
Different rice varieties absorb water differently. Long-grain rice tends to stay separate and fluffy, while short-grain rice becomes stickier and expands less. Brown rice and wild rice take longer to cook and absorb more water.
Rice Categories
White Rice
Quick cooking, mild flavor, 1:2.5-3.0 ratio
Brown Rice
Nutty flavor, higher fiber, 1:3.2-3.5 ratio
Specialty Rice
Aromatic varieties, unique textures, varying ratios
Common Conversion Examples
1 Cup Uncooked
- • White rice: 3 cups cooked
- • Brown rice: 3.5 cups cooked
- • Wild rice: 4 cups cooked
100g Uncooked
- • White rice: 300g cooked
- • Brown rice: 350g cooked
- • Basmati: 320g cooked
Serving Guide
- • Main dish: 150g cooked/person
- • Side dish: 75g cooked/person
- • 1 cup uncooked serves 6 sides
Perfect Rice Cooking Method
- Rinse rice in cold water until water runs clear
- Use the appropriate water ratio for your rice type
- Bring water to a boil, add rice, reduce heat to low
- Cover and simmer for the recommended cooking time
- Remove from heat and let stand 5-10 minutes
- Fluff with a fork before serving
Important Notes
- • Cooking times and ratios may vary by brand and altitude
- • These calculations assume properly cooked rice
- • Brown and wild rice require longer cooking times
- • Rinsing rice before cooking improves texture
- • Use a 1:1 rice to water ratio for rice cookers (follow manufacturer instructions)