Rice Water Ratio Calculator
Find the right water for any amount and type of rice.
Perfect rice, every time
Fluffy rice comes down to the right water ratio, and it changes with the variety. Too little and it is crunchy; too much and it is mush. This calculator picks the ratio for you.
Choose the rice type and enter how much you are cooking, and it gives the water to add and the rough cooked yield. One cup of white rice takes two cups of water; brown rice needs more.
Simple and private
The calculation runs in your browser, so nothing you enter is uploaded.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do ratios differ?
Different rices absorb different amounts of water. Brown rice needs more than white; basmati and jasmine need a little less.
What is the water for?
It is the cooking water added to the dry rice. The tool multiplies your rice amount by the ratio for the type you choose.
Does it work in cups or grams?
The ratio is by volume, so use the same unit for rice and water — cups in gives cups out.
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