Rice to Water Ratio Calculator

Pick your rice type and the amount, and get the right amount of water for fluffy, properly cooked rice. Covers white, brown, basmati, jasmine and more. A free rice to water ratio calculator that runs in your browser, with no sign-up.

Get the water right for fluffy rice by starting from the type you are cooking. Pick white, brown, basmati or jasmine and enter the dry rice, and it gives the water that variety needs. Brown rice takes more water than white, which is why a single rice to water ratio does not fit every grain.

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  • Works offline after first load

Basmati, jasmine and most long-grain white rice.

Water
2
cups
Cooked yield
3
cups
Simmer
18
minutes

1 cups rice to 2 cups water.

How to use it

  1. 1

    Choose the rice type

    Pick white, brown, basmati, jasmine or another type, since each absorbs differently.

  2. 2

    Enter the rice amount

    Type how much dry rice you are cooking, in cups or grams.

  3. 3

    Read the water

    See the matching water amount for the ratio that type of rice needs.

When it comes in handy

Everyday rice

Get the water right for a single serving or a big batch without a recipe.

Different varieties

Switch from white to brown rice and use the larger amount of water it needs.

Rice cooker or pot

Measure water to the ratio whether you use a pot, rice cooker or pressure cooker.

Instant, exact & 100% in your browser

The conversion runs right here in your browser using exact, standard factors. Nothing you type is sent to a server, there is no sign-up and no limit, and once the page has loaded it keeps working even with no connection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the water ratio for white rice?
Long-grain white rice is usually about 1 part rice to 2 parts water by volume, so one cup of rice takes two cups of water. The calculator uses the right ratio for the type you pick, since basmati and brown differ.
Why does brown rice need more water?
Brown rice keeps its bran layer, which is tougher and slows water absorption, so it needs more water and a longer cook than white rice. A common ratio is around 1 part rice to 2.5 parts water.
Should I rinse rice before cooking?
Rinsing white rice removes surface starch and gives a less sticky, fluffier result, which suits basmati and jasmine. Rinsing does not change the water ratio much, so use the amount the calculator gives and rinse to taste.

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