Rice to Water Ratio Calculator
The Rice to Water Ratio Calculator tells you how much water to use for your amount of rice, based on the rice type. Enter cups of rice and water per cup to get the total water.
Formula
Total Water = Cups of Rice × Water per Cup
- White long-grain rice usually needs about 2 cups water per cup rice.
- Basmati needs less (about 1.5:1), brown rice more (about 2.5:1).
2 cups rice at 2:1
Inputs
- Rice: 2 cups
- Water per Cup of Rice: 2 cups
2 × 2 = 4 cups of water for 2 cups of white rice.
Frequently asked questions
How much water for 1 cup of rice?
About 2 cups of water for white rice, 1.5 for basmati, and 2.5 for brown rice.