🍚 Brown Rice Per Person Calculator
Calculate exact dry & cooked brown rice quantities for any group size
| Guests | Side—Dry | Main—Dry | Large—Dry | Cooked (Main) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50g / 0.25 cup | 95g / 0.5 cup | 120g / 0.6 cup | 235g / 8.3 oz |
| 2 | 100g / 0.5 cup | 190g / 1 cup | 240g / 1.2 cup | 470g / 1 lb |
| 4 | 200g / 1 cup | 380g / 2 cups | 480g / 2.4 cups | 940g / 2.1 lb |
| 6 | 300g / 1.5 cups | 570g / 3 cups | 720g / 3.6 cups | 1.41 kg / 3.1 lb |
| 8 | 400g / 2 cups | 760g / 4 cups | 960g / 4.8 cups | 1.88 kg / 4.1 lb |
| 10 | 500g / 2.5 cups | 950g / 5 cups | 1.2 kg / 6 cups | 2.35 kg / 5.2 lb |
| 12 | 600g / 3 cups | 1.14 kg / 6 cups | 1.44 kg / 7.2 cups | 2.82 kg / 6.2 lb |
| 20 | 1 kg / 5 cups | 1.9 kg / 10 cups | 2.4 kg / 12 cups | 4.7 kg / 10.4 lb |
| 50 | 2.5 kg / 12.5 cups | 4.75 kg / 25 cups | 6 kg / 30 cups | 11.75 kg / 25.9 lb |
| Dry Amount | Volume (Cups) | Cooked Yield (g) | Cooked Yield (cups) | Servings (Main) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95g (1 serving) | 0.5 cup | ~235g | ~1.25 cups | 1 |
| 190g | 1 cup | ~470g | ~2.5 cups | 2 |
| 380g | 2 cups | ~940g | ~5 cups | 4 |
| 570g | 3 cups | ~1,410g | ~7.5 cups | 6 |
| 1 kg | 5.25 cups | ~2,480g | ~13.2 cups | 10–11 |
| 2 kg | 10.5 cups | ~4,960g | ~26.5 cups | 21–22 |
| Serving Type | Dry (grams) | Dry (cups) | Dry (oz) | Cooked Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Side Dish (light) | 50g | ¼ cup | 1.8 oz | ~125g / 4.4 oz |
| Standard Main | 95g | ½ cup | 3.4 oz | ~235g / 8.3 oz |
| Hungry Adult | 120g | ⅔ cup | 4.2 oz | ~300g / 10.6 oz |
| Meal Prep (large) | 150g | ¾ cup | 5.3 oz | ~375g / 13.2 oz |
| Children (under 10) | 40g | ¼ cup (small) | 1.4 oz | ~100g / 3.5 oz |
Brown rice is made up of whole grains with only the outer husk removed. The bran and the core stays, which gives it the brown or tan look. White rice comes from the same grain, but here the bran and the kernel are also removed.
There are red, golden and black rices, that are also whole grain, but with other shades. Between whole grain rices most common is the brown kind that does not point to a special type, but simply the natural color of the grain.
What Is Brown Rice and How to Cook It
Because of the bran that stays on brown rice, it needs more time to cook and needs more water. It is a bit hard to reach the right texture. The bran makes it easily become mushy, if you cook it too long.
You want it soft, but not wet, with texture that is a bit chewy and almost bouncy. For short grain, a quick dry soak helps dry the husk and helps reach ideal results. For long grain, just soak it in water for around thirty minutes before the cook, which works well.
A rice cooker is a handy device, but a regular pot also works great for brown rice. In the kitchen, a good way is to cover the pot, bring it to a boil, turn the flame, leave it rest ten minutes, later again bring to a boil, later lower the heat and cook under cover for twenty-five minutes, without lifting the cover. After the cook, letting the rice steam for at least ten minutes helps a lot.
Brown rice of long grain has a mild taste and stays firm after the cook. The brown basmati from north India is truly whole basmati, full in rich nutty smell and full of taste. The brown basmati grown in California is a hybrid mix between basmati and standard brown rice, so it does not match the Indian original in shape, taste and smell.
Brown rice stores more fibers, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants compared to white rice. It gives also more protein each serving. A serving of whole grain rice matches around half cup of cooked grains.
The calorie differences between brown and white rice stays minor, but overall brown rice beats white in nutrients. Soaking and washing of the rice removes a big part of arsenic. The loose green grains in brown rice simply show that it is fairly fresh and do knot matter.
Add grated carrot, thick cut onion, green peppers and coconut broth cubes during the cook to add strong taste. At the finish, add tamarind and mix some sesame seeds in it to form another nice option. Brownrice answers well for stir-fries and also as simple side food.
