1 Cup Dry Long-Grain Brown Rice (190g) = 2 ½ cups + 1 ½ tsp Cooked
1 US cup (190 grams) of uncooked long-grain brown rice yields 2 ½ cups + 1 ½ tsp (494 grams) cooked after standard stove-top preparation in water or broth—a verified 2.5× volume expansion and 2.6× weight multiplier providing roughly 3.3 standard cooked servings.
Because of the intact bran layer, brown rice requires more water and 45 minutes of gentle simmering covered, followed by a crucial 10-minute covered rest.
Method note: Because of the intact bran layer, brown rice requires more water and 45 minutes of gentle simmering covered, followed by a crucial 10-minute covered rest.
Long-Grain Brown Rice Batch Yield Reference Chart
| Uncooked (dry) | Uncooked Grams | Cooked Volume | Cooked Weight | Est. Servings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ½ cup | 95 g | 1 ¼ cups + ¾ tsp | 247 g (8.71 oz) | ~1.6 |
| 1 cup | 190 g | 2 ½ cups + 1 ½ tsp | 494 g (17.43 oz) | ~3.3 |
| 1 ½ cups | 285 g | 3 ¾ cups + 2 ½ tsp | 741 g (26.14 oz) | ~4.9 |
| 2 cups | 380 g | 5 cups + 1 tbsp + ¼ tsp | 988 g (34.85 oz) | ~6.6 |
| 3 cups | 570 g | 7 ½ cups + 1 tbsp + 1 ¾ tsp | 1482 g (52.28 oz) | ~9.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much cooked brown rice does 1 cup dry yield? ▾
1 cup (190g) of dry brown rice yields roughly 2.5 cups (~494g) of hearty, nutty cooked brown rice.
Why does brown rice take so much longer to cook than white rice? ▾
The fibrous outer bran and germ layers slow down moisture absorption, requiring roughly 45 minutes of cooking and 2.25 cups of water per dry cup.