Rice Per Person Calculator
Rice is cheap, but buying too little leaves a dinner short. Enter how many people are eating and how much uncooked rice each one will have as a side.
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How it works
Multiply guests by the uncooked rice each person eats to get the total. Rice swells as it cooks, so the cooked amount is roughly three times the dry volume.
About 2 ounces, or 60 grams, of dry rice is a common side portion for an adult. Use more when rice is the main part of the meal.
Worked example
For 20 people at 2 oz of dry rice each, buy 2.5 lb of uncooked rice.
Questions
How much does a cup of dry rice weigh?
A cup of dry long-grain white rice weighs roughly 6 to 7 ounces, depending on the grain. Weigh it if you want an exact number.
Does brown rice need more?
It is often about the same per person, but brown rice takes longer to cook and sometimes needs more water.
How should I store the extra?
Keep uncooked rice dry in a sealed container, where it lasts a long time.
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