Rice to Water Ratio Calculator
Fill in the values and the answer updates as you type.
How the Rice to Water Ratio Calculator works
Common ratios: 1.25 to 1.5 cups of water for firm long-grain or basmati rice, 2 cups for soft rice. Uncooked rice roughly triples in volume. Rinse the rice first and adjust to your pot and stove.
Inputs and results
The Rice to Water Ratio Calculator takes 2 inputs and gives 3 results.
What you enter
- Uncooked rice (cups) — starts at 2.
- Water per cup of rice (cups) — starts at 1.5. Choose from: 1.25, 1.5 and 2.
What you get
- Water needed (cups)
- Water needed (ml)
- Cooked rice (cups, approx.)
Rice to Water Ratio Calculator FAQ
How do I use the Rice to Water Ratio Calculator?
Enter uncooked rice and water per cup of rice in the fields, then read water needed (cups), water needed (ml) and cooked rice (cups, approx.) in the result panel. The answer updates as you type, and you can press Calculate or Enter to refresh it. Use “Copy link” to share your exact numbers with someone else.
What does the Rice to Water Ratio Calculator calculate?
How much water to cook your rice. It returns water needed (cups), water needed (ml) and cooked rice (cups, approx.) from the 2 values you provide.
What values does the Rice to Water Ratio Calculator start with?
It opens with uncooked rice 2 cups and water per cup of rice 1.5 cups so you can see a working result straight away. Replace them with your own numbers, or press Reset to return to these starting values.
Is the Rice to Water Ratio Calculator free and private?
Yes. It is free, needs no account, and runs in your browser, so nothing you type is sent to or stored on our servers. See the Privacy Policy for details.
Can I rely on the Rice to Water Ratio Calculator for important decisions?
Treat the result as a well-rounded estimate. Real situations often have details a general calculator cannot know, so confirm important decisions with a qualified professional. See the Disclaimer for more.