Rice Water Ratio Calculator

Cook fluffy, restaurant-quality rice every time. Select your rice variety and dry volume to calculate exactly how much water to add and how long to simmer or steam.

Rice Water Ratio Calculator

Water ratios by rice variety

Rice Variety

Rice (cups)

Rice Measure

2 cups

Water Needed

2.5 cups

Cooking Instructions:Rinse well. Stove cook: 15 mins simmer, 10 mins steam off heat.

Frequently Asked Questions

Rinsing washes away excess surface starch, which prevents the cooked grains from becoming gummy, clumpy, or sticky.

Brown rice retains its outer bran layer, which is highly fibrous. It requires more water (about a 1:2.25 ratio) and a longer cooking time (40-45 minutes) to soften.

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