1 Cup Dry Long-Grain White Rice (185g) = 3 cups Cooked
1 US cup (185 grams) of uncooked long-grain white rice yields 3 cups (473.6 grams) cooked after standard stove-top preparation in water or broth—a verified 3× volume expansion and 2.56× weight multiplier providing roughly 3.2 standard cooked servings.
Rinse under cold water until clear; simmer covered on low heat for 15 minutes, then rest off heat covered for 10 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
Method note: Rinse under cold water until clear; simmer covered on low heat for 15 minutes, then rest off heat covered for 10 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
Long-Grain White Rice Batch Yield Reference Chart
| Uncooked (dry) | Uncooked Grams | Cooked Volume | Cooked Weight | Est. Servings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ½ cup | 92.5 g | 1 ½ cups | 236.8 g (8.35 oz) | ~1.6 |
| 1 cup | 185 g | 3 cups | 473.6 g (16.71 oz) | ~3.2 |
| 1 ½ cups | 277.5 g | 4 ½ cups | 710.4 g (25.06 oz) | ~4.7 |
| 2 cups | 370 g | 6 cups | 947.2 g (33.41 oz) | ~6.3 |
| 3 cups | 555 g | 9 cups | 1420.8 g (50.12 oz) | ~9.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much cooked rice does 1 cup of dry white rice make? ▾
1 cup (185g) of dry long-grain white rice yields approximately 3 cups (~474g) of fluffy cooked rice, absorbing roughly 1.75 cups of water.
What is the standard water ratio for long-grain white rice? ▾
Use 1.75 cups of water per 1 cup of dry long-grain white rice on the stovetop, or 1.25 to 1.5 cups in an electric rice cooker.