🍚 Rice Calculator
Calculate how much dry rice and cooked rice you need for any number of guests.
Kids are counted as about 60% of an adult portion. Appetite and leftover adjustments are shown in the result.
Shopping list
- Dry rice2.2 lb
- Water for cooking6.9 cups
Info: 75g dry rice per adult. Cooked weight ~3× dry.
How much rice per person?
Plan 60–100 g of dry rice per adult, depending on whether rice is a side or main dish.
Dry rice vs cooked
Dry rice triples in weight when cooked. 75 g dry → about 225 g cooked.
How much rice for 5, 10, 20, 50 or 100 people?
These are the exact quantities most home cooks and caterers use when planning 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 rice for 5 people? Plan for about 14.6 oz dry (2.73 lb cooked) — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much rice for 10 people? Plan for about 1.82 lb dry (5.46 lb cooked) — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much rice for 20 people? Plan for about 3.64 lb dry (10.91 lb cooked) — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much rice for 50 people? Plan for about 9.09 lb dry (27.28 lb cooked) — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much rice for 100 people? Plan for about 18.19 lb dry (54.56 lb cooked) — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
75g dry rice per adult. Cooked weight ~3× dry.
Rice portions for 10, 20, 50, and 100 people
| Guests | Normal serving | Hungry crowd |
|---|---|---|
| 10 guests | 1.82 lb dry (5.46 lb cooked) | 2.18 lb dry (6.55 lb cooked) |
| 20 guests | 3.64 lb dry (10.91 lb cooked) | 4.37 lb dry (13.1 lb cooked) |
| 50 guests | 9.09 lb dry (27.28 lb cooked) | 10.91 lb dry (32.74 lb cooked) |
| 100 guests | 18.19 lb dry (54.56 lb cooked) | 21.83 lb dry (65.48 lb cooked) |
Frequently asked questions
How much rice for 20 people?
About 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) dry rice covers 20 normal servings.
How much water per cup of rice?
Most white rice cooks 1:2 with water by volume.