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Rice to Water Ratio Calculator
Calculate the perfect rice to water ratio for different types of rice
Water Amount1.75 cupsView results
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Cooking above 3,000 ft / 900m elevation
Did you soak the rice before cooking?
Real-time Results
Water Amount
1.75cups
Cups of water for your rice
Rice to Water Ratio
1 : 1.75
Perfect ratio for this rice type
Cooking Time
18minutes
Recommended cooking duration
Cooking Instructions
Step-by-step guide for perfect rice
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Step 1 | Rinse 1 cup(s) of Long-grain White Rice until the water runs clear. |
| Step 2 | Combine rice with 1.75 cup(s) of water in a pot. |
| Step 3 | Bring to a boil over high heat. |
| Step 4 | Reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 18 minutes. |
| Step 5 | Remove from heat. Let steam (lid on) for 10 minutes. |
| Step 6 | Fluff with a fork and serve. |
Supported inputs
| Input | Description |
|---|---|
| Rice Type | Select the type of rice you are cooking White Long-grain Rice · White Medium-grain Rice · White Short-grain Rice · Brown Long-grain Rice · Brown Medium-grain Rice · Brown Short-grain Rice · Basmati Rice · Jasmine Rice · Sushi Rice · Arborio Rice (Risotto) · Black Rice · Wild Rice |
| Cooking Method | Select how you are cooking the rice Stovetop · Rice Cooker · Instant Pot / Pressure Cooker |
| Amount of Rice (cups) | How many cups of rice you want to cook |
| High Altitude | Cooking above 3,000 ft / 900m elevation |
| Pre-Soaked Rice | Did you soak the rice before cooking? |
| Desired Texture | How you prefer your rice cooked Firmer (Al dente) · Standard · Softer |
Formula
The rice to water ratio calculator uses these guidelines: Basic water-to-rice ratios (water per 1 cup rice): - White Long-grain: 1.75:1 (stovetop), 1.5:1 (rice cooker), 1.25:1 (pressure cooker) - White Medium-grain: 1.5:1 (stovetop), 1.25:1 (rice cooker), 1:1 (pressure cooker) - White Short-grain: 1.25:1 (stovetop), 1:1 (rice cooker), 1:1 (pressure cooker) - Brown Long-grain: 2.25:1 (stovetop), 2:1 (rice cooker), 1.5:1 (pressure cooker) - Brown Medium-grain: 2:1 (stovetop), 1.75:1 (rice cooker), 1.25:1 (pressure cooker) - Basmati/Jasmine: 1.5:1 (stovetop), 1.25:1 (rice cooker), 1:1 (pressure cooker) - Sushi Rice: 1.25:1 (stovetop), 1:1 (rice cooker), 1:1 (pressure cooker) - Arborio (Risotto): 3:1 (stovetop), 2.5:1 (rice cooker), 2:1 (pressure cooker) - Black/Wild Rice: 2-3:1 (stovetop), 1.75-2.5:1 (rice cooker), 1.5-2:1 (pressure cooker) Adjustments: - High altitude: +0.25 cups water - Pre-soaked: -0.25 cups water - Firmer texture: -0.125 cups water - Softer texture: +0.125 cups water
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