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Finding the right water ratio is the difference between fluffy, perfectly cooked rice and a sticky, overcooked mess. Different types of rice absorb vastly different amounts of water — white long-grain needs roughly 1.5 to 2 parts water per 1 part rice, while brown rice can require 2.5 parts or more. This calculator adjusts for the variety you are cooking and your preferred cooking method, giving you an exact water amount in cups, milliliters, or liters.

Wondering for 1 cup of rice how much water you actually need? The answer depends on the rice variety, the cooking method, and even how old your rice is. White long-grain typically uses a 1:1.5 to 1:2 ratio, brown rice needs closer to 1:2.25, and jasmine often cooks beautifully at 1:1.25 on the stovetop. Get it wrong by even a quarter cup and you end up with gummy clumps or a hard, crunchy center — this calculator removes the guesswork and gives you the exact milliliters and cups to use.