Uncooked to Cooked Rice Calculator

Enter your uncooked rice amount and the unit of measurement (grams or cups), and this Uncooked to Cooked Rice Calculator tells you exactly how much cooked rice you'll end up with — and how much uncooked rice you need to reach a target cooked amount. Perfect for meal prepping, dinner parties, or getting portions just right. Also try the calculate Cooked Pasta Yield, Number of Servings & Dry Pasta Per Serving — Dry to Cooked Pasta Converter.

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How can I calculate the amount of uncooked to cooked rice?

The standard conversion ratio is 1:3 — meaning 100g of uncooked rice yields approximately 300g of cooked rice. In cups, 1 cup of uncooked rice produces roughly 3 cups of cooked rice. Simply multiply your uncooked amount by 3 to get the cooked result. See also our Rice to Water Ratio Calculator.

Can I determine the amount of uncooked rice from cooked rice?

Yes! To reverse the calculation, divide your desired cooked rice amount by 3. For example, if you want 600g of cooked rice, you'll need approximately 200g of uncooked rice. This calculator handles that reverse conversion automatically.

How many cups of cooked rice will I get from 2 cups of uncooked rice?

Using the standard 1:3 ratio, 2 cups of uncooked rice will yield approximately 6 cups of cooked rice. This is enough to serve around 6 people as a side dish or 4 people as a main course.

How many cups was 3 cups of cooked rice before cooking?

3 cups of cooked rice came from approximately 1 cup of uncooked rice. Dividing the cooked amount by 3 gives you the original uncooked quantity. You might also find our calculate Total Dry Noodle Needed, Dry Noodle Per Person & Estimated Cooked Weight Per Person — Noodle Portion useful.

Is there a formula to convert uncooked to cooked rice?

Yes, the formula is: Cooked Rice = Uncooked Rice × 3. For the reverse: Uncooked Rice = Cooked Rice ÷ 3. This applies to both grams and cups, making conversions straightforward regardless of how you measure.

Why does rice triple in weight when cooked?

Rice absorbs a significant amount of water during the cooking process. Each grain soaks up roughly twice its own weight in water, causing it to swell and approximately triple in both weight and volume compared to its raw state.

How much uncooked rice per person should I prepare?

As a general guideline, plan for about 75–100g (roughly ⅓ to ½ cup) of uncooked rice per person for a side dish, which yields around 225–300g of cooked rice per serving. For a main course, 100–150g uncooked per person is more appropriate.

Does the 1:3 ratio apply to all types of rice?

The 1:3 ratio is a reliable average that applies to most common white rice varieties including long-grain, basmati, and jasmine. Brown rice tends to absorb slightly less water, yielding closer to 2.5 times its uncooked weight. Wild rice and specialty varieties may vary further.