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Rice Per Person Calculator
Find how much rice and water to cook for any number of people.
Uncooked rice
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Total to cook.
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How the Rice Per Person Calculator Works
A good rule for uncooked rice is about 75 grams (a third of a cup) per person as a side dish, or 100 grams as a main. Rice roughly triples in weight when cooked, so 75 g uncooked becomes a generous cooked portion. This calculator scales that to your number of guests and gives the water needed — around 1.75 times the rice by volume for most white rice.
Weighing rice is more reliable than eyeballing cups. Adjust up for big eaters or if rice is the star of the meal.
uncooked rice = people × ~75 g (side) or 100 g (main)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much rice per person?
About 75 g (⅓ cup) uncooked for a side, or 100 g for a main dish. It roughly triples when cooked.
How much water for rice?
Around 1.75 cups of water per cup of white rice, though it varies by type — check your package.
How much does rice expand?
Rice roughly triples in weight and volume once cooked.
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