🍚 Fried Rice Calculator
Cook rice the day before — then use this calculator to plan the perfect fried rice batch.
Kids are counted as about 60% of an adult portion. Appetite and leftover adjustments are shown in the result.
Shopping list
- Dry rice (cook day before)2.2 lb
- Protein (chicken/shrimp/pork)1.94 lb
- Mixed vegetables1.76 lb
- Eggs8
- Soy sauce / oil0.8 cups
Info: 250g cooked rice + 80g protein + 80g veg per adult.
How much fried rice per person?
250g cooked rice, 80g protein, 80g vegetables, and ½–1 egg per adult.
Why day-old rice?
Refrigerated rice loses surface moisture, so it crisps in the wok instead of clumping.
How much fried rice for 5, 10, 20, 50 or 100 people?
These are the exact quantities most home cooks and caterers use when planning fried rice for a group. Portions assume a normal adult appetite with a small buffer for leftovers — bump up one level for hungry guests, sports crowds, or long events.
- How much fried rice for 5 people? Plan for about 3.03 lb cooked fried rice — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much fried rice for 10 people? Plan for about 6.06 lb cooked fried rice — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much fried rice for 20 people? Plan for about 12.13 lb cooked fried rice — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much fried rice for 50 people? Plan for about 30.31 lb cooked fried rice — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much fried rice for 100 people? Plan for about 60.63 lb cooked fried rice — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
250g cooked rice + 80g protein + 80g veg per adult.
Fried Rice portions for 10, 20, 50, and 100 people
| Guests | Normal serving | Hungry crowd |
|---|---|---|
| 10 guests | 6.06 lb cooked fried rice | 7.28 lb cooked fried rice |
| 20 guests | 12.13 lb cooked fried rice | 14.55 lb cooked fried rice |
| 50 guests | 30.31 lb cooked fried rice | 36.38 lb cooked fried rice |
| 100 guests | 60.63 lb cooked fried rice | 72.75 lb cooked fried rice |
Frequently asked questions
How much rice for 20 fried rice servings?
About 5 kg cooked rice — cook ~1.7 kg dry rice the night before.
Best protein for fried rice?
Shrimp, chicken, ham, pork, or tofu all work.