1 Cup Dry Wild Rice (160g) = 3 ¼ cups Cooked
1 US cup (160 grams) of uncooked wild rice yields 3 ¼ cups (496 grams) cooked after standard stove-top preparation in water or broth—a verified 3.25× volume expansion and 3.1× weight multiplier providing roughly 3.5 standard cooked servings.
Simmer in salted water or broth for 45–55 minutes until kernels burst open and curl, revealing tender cream-colored interiors. Drain excess water thoroughly.
Method note: Simmer in salted water or broth for 45–55 minutes until kernels burst open and curl, revealing tender cream-colored interiors. Drain excess water thoroughly.
Wild Rice Batch Yield Reference Chart
| Uncooked (dry) | Uncooked Grams | Cooked Volume | Cooked Weight | Est. Servings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ½ cup | 80 g | 1 ½ cups + 1 tbsp + 2 ¾ tsp | 248 g (8.75 oz) | ~1.8 |
| 1 cup | 160 g | 3 ¼ cups | 496 g (17.5 oz) | ~3.5 |
| 1 ½ cups | 240 g | 4 ¾ cups + 1 tbsp + 2 ½ tsp | 744 g (26.24 oz) | ~5.3 |
| 2 cups | 320 g | 6 ⅓ cups + 2 tbsp + 1 ¼ tsp | 992 g (34.99 oz) | ~7.1 |
| 3 cups | 480 g | 9 ⅔ cups + 2 ¾ tsp | 1488 g (52.49 oz) | ~10.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much cooked wild rice does 1 cup dry make? ▾
1 cup (160g) of raw wild rice expands dramatically to yield about 3.25 to 3.5 cups (~500g) of tender, earthy, nutty grains.
Is wild rice actually rice? ▾
No, wild rice is the seed of an aquatic grass native to North America, which is why it expands over three times in volume when boiled.