Uncooked to Cooked Rice Calculator
This uncooked rice to cooked rice conversion calculator is a practical tool that helps estimate the volume or weight of cooked rice based on the amount of uncooked rice used.
The calculator takes into account the type of rice (e.g., long-grain, short-grain, brown rice) and the cooking method, as different varieties absorb water differently and expand to varying degrees when cooked.
Let's say you want to cook 1 cup (185 grams) of uncooked long-grain white rice:Using the calculator, you input the amount and type of uncooked rice. The calculator then inform you that this will yield approximately 3 cups (600 grams) of cooked rice.
Uncooked to Cooked Rice Conversion Chart
| Rice Type | Uncooked (cups) | Uncooked (grams) | Cooked (cups) | Cooked (grams) | Water Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-grain White | 1.5 | 277.5 | 4.5 | 900 | 2:1 |
| Short-grain White | 1.25 | 250 | 3.1 | 775 | 1.5:1 |
| Brown (any grain) | 1.75 | 332.5 | 5.25 | 1,260 | 2.5:1 |
| Basmati | 1.5 | 270 | 4.5 | 810 | 1.5:1 |
| Jasmine | 1.5 | 285 | 4.5 | 855 | 1.5:1 |
| Wild Rice | 1.25 | 200 | 3.75 | 570 | 3:1 |
| Arborio (Risotto) | 1.5 | 262.5 | 4.5 | 825 | 2:1 |
| Sushi Rice | 1.25 | 250 | 3.1 | 775 | 1.5:1 |
| Forbidden Black Rice | 1.5 | 247.5 | 4.5 | 735 | 2.5:1 |
| Red Rice | 1.5 | 277.5 | 4.5 | 825 | 2:1 |
| Wehani Rice | 1.5 | 262.5 | 4.5 | 825 | 2:1 |
| Carolina Gold Rice | 1.75 | 361.25 | 5.25 | 1,260 | 2:1 |
Uncooked Rice to Cooked Rice Formula
Here’s formula for converting uncooked rice to cooked rice:
Cooked rice volume = Uncooked rice volume x Expansion factorThe expansion factor varies by rice type but generally ranges from 2 to 3 for most varieties.
Suppose you have 2 cups of uncooked long-grain white rice, which has an average expansion factor of 3:
Cooked rice volume = 2 cups x 3 = 6 cupsThis means that 2 cups of uncooked long-grain white rice will yield approximately 6 cups of cooked rice.
For weight conversion, you can use this formula:
Cooked rice weight = Uncooked rice weight + (Water ratio x Uncooked rice weight)Using the same example with long-grain white rice (water ratio 2:1):
Uncooked rice weight: 2 cups = 370 grams
Cooked rice weight = 370g + (2 x 370g) = 1,110 gramsHow to Convert Dry Rice to Cooked Rice?
Here’s a step-by-step guide:
Determine the rice type: Different rice varieties have different expansion ratios. For this example, let’s use long-grain white rice.
Measure the dry rice: Let’s say we want to cook 1 cup (185 grams) of dry long-grain white rice.
Apply the expansion ratio: Long-grain white rice typically triples in volume when cooked. So, 1 cup of dry rice will yield about 3 cups of cooked rice.
Calculate water needed: Long-grain white rice usually requires a 2:1 water-to-rice ratio. For 1 cup of rice, you’ll need 2 cups of water.
Cook the rice: Combine the rice and water, bring to a boil, then simmer covered for about 18-20 minutes or until water is absorbed.
Measure the result: After cooking, you should have approximately 3 cups (600 grams) of cooked rice.
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