Uncooked to Cooked Rice Calculator
The uncooked to cooked rice calculator is a handy tool for all rice lovers who want to get the perfect portion size every time. Whether you're cooking for one or hosting a dinner party, this calculator helps you convert between uncooked and cooked rice instantly — in grams, kilograms, ounces, pounds, or cups.
Ratio of Uncooked to Cooked Rice
The ratio of uncooked to cooked rice is 1:3. This means:
- 1 cup of uncooked rice = 3 cups of cooked rice
- 100 g of uncooked rice = 300 g of cooked rice
- 1 oz of uncooked rice = 3 oz of cooked rice
This ratio is an approximation that works well for white long-grain rice. Depending on the rice variety (brown rice, jasmine, basmati), the ratio may vary slightly between 1:2.5 and 1:3.
How to Calculate the Amount of Cooked Rice from Uncooked Rice
Since the ratio of uncooked to cooked rice is 1:3, the formula is:
Cooked rice = Uncooked rice × 3
And the reverse formula (cooked to uncooked):
Uncooked rice = Cooked rice ÷ 3
For example, to find out how much cooked rice you'll get from 200 g of uncooked rice:
Cooked rice = 200 g × 3 = 600 g
How to Use the Uncooked to Cooked Rice Calculator
- Choose the conversion direction: Uncooked → Cooked, or Cooked → Uncooked.
- Enter the amount of rice you have.
- Select your preferred unit of measurement:
- Metric system: grams (g), kilograms (kg)
- American system: ounces (oz), pounds (lbs), cups
- Click Calculate to see the result and estimated servings.
Situations When You Would Need This Calculator
- When you want to know how much cooked rice you'll get from a bag of dry rice.
- When you need to cook rice for a specific number of people and want to measure out the right amount of uncooked rice.
- When following a recipe that calls for cooked rice but you only have dry rice on hand.
- When tracking nutritional information — note that cooked and uncooked rice have different calorie densities per gram.
- When scaling a recipe up or down and wondering "how much does rice weigh when cooked?"
FAQs
How much does 1 cup of uncooked rice make when cooked?
1 cup of uncooked rice yields approximately 3 cups of cooked rice, enough for about 3–4 servings.
How much cooked rice is 100g uncooked?
100 g of uncooked rice produces approximately 300 g of cooked rice.
Does the ratio change for different types of rice?
The 1:3 ratio is standard for white long-grain rice. Brown rice may absorb slightly less water (ratio closer to 1:2.5), and short-grain or sushi rice may be closer to 1:2.8. For everyday cooking, 1:3 is a reliable rule of thumb.
How many servings is 1 cup of uncooked rice?
1 cup of uncooked rice (about 185 g) yields 3 cups of cooked rice (about 555 g), which is roughly 3–4 servings (using ~150 g cooked rice per serving).
How much uncooked rice do I need for 4 cups of cooked rice?
Using the formula: Uncooked rice = 4 cups ÷ 3 ≈ 1.33 cups of uncooked rice.