Rice to Water Ratio Calculator

Get the right amount of cooking water for white, brown, basmati or jasmine rice.

Usage Tip

Rinsing rice before cooking removes surface starch for fluffier grains.

Water Needed
cups
For absorption cooking
THE MATH
water = rice × absorption ratio
Ratios are cups of water per cup of dry rice for the absorption method.
Brown rice needs more water and longer cooking than white rice.
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