Rice to Water Ratio Calculator
Water for any amount and type of rice — in cups, ml and grams, with the cooked yield
Pick the rice and how much you are cooking — in US cups, grams, rice-cooker cups or servings — and get the water in cups, ml and grams, the cooked yield and the cook time. Ratios from the USA Rice Federation cooking chart.
Water for 1 cup of uncooked rice
| Rice | Water per 1 cup rice | ml | Cook time |
|---|---|---|---|
| White, long grain | 2 cups | 473 ml | 15–18 min |
| Jasmine (US, white) | 2 cups | 473 ml | 15–18 min |
| Basmati (US, white) | 2 cups | 473 ml | 15–18 min |
| White, medium grain | 1.5 cups | 355 ml | 15–18 min |
| White, short grain (sushi) | 1.25 cups | 296 ml | 15–18 min |
| Brown, medium or long grain | 2.25 cups | 532 ml | 40–45 min |
| Parboiled | 2.25 cups | 532 ml | 20 min |
| Parboiled, brown | 2.25 cups | 532 ml | 25 min |
| Arborio (risotto) | 4 cups | 946 ml | 20–30 min |
| Wild rice | 3 cups | 710 ml | 40–50 min |
1 cup of uncooked rice (185 g, USDA) makes about 3 cups cooked (USA Rice) — six ½-cup servings.
Frequently asked questions
How much water for 2 cups of rice?
For long-grain white, jasmine or basmati, 4 cups (946 ml). For brown or parboiled rice, 4½ cups. For medium grain, 3 cups.
What is the rice to water ratio for brown rice?
2¼ cups of water per cup of brown rice, simmered 40–45 minutes (USA Rice).