Rice to Water Cooking Calculator

Quickly calculate the amount of water to cook dry rice in. Be that in grams, ounces or US cups.

Grams:

Ounces:

US Cups:

Water : Rice Ratio

Water (ml):

Water (floz):

Water (cup):

Rice to Water Formula

This amount of water is calculated by multiplying the weight of the rice by the ratio, in the default case this is 2.5 times, to get the amount of water needed.

It becomes a bit more complicated by the other units, most noteably when using cups - which are a measure of volume not weight - however a value of 190 grams per US cup looks to be an accepted value.

$Water (ml) = Weight (grams) \times Ratio$

Examples

For 180 grams of rice and a ratio of 2.5 the water needed is 450 milliliters.

$450 ml = 180 g \times 2.5$

For 2 US cups of rice and a ratio of 2.5 the water needed is 4 US cups (950ml) calculate by weight.

$4 US cups (950 ml) = 2 US cups \times 190 g per cup \times 2.5$

Background

Switching to microwave cooked rice has been one of the best recent cooking discoveries I've made but I was frequently looking for the instructions to work out how much water was needed - hence this calculator.

A rice water calculator is an essential tool for cooking, ensuring perfect rice every time by accurately determining the optimal water-to-rice ratio. This calculator helps eliminate the guesswork and inconsistencies in cooking rice. By inputting the quantity of rice, the calculator provides precise measurements, leading to consistently fluffy and well-cooked rice. This tool is particularly valuable for home cooks and chefs alike, enhancing the quality of dishes and reducing waste from improperly cooked rice.