Raw to cooked weight
Meat loses water and rice absorbs it. Convert in either direction for accurate portions.
How to use this tool
- Choose the direction: raw weight or cooked weight.
- Pick the food from the list.
- Enter the weight in grams.
- Read the converted weight and the percent change.
Raw to cooked weight
Meat loses water, rice and pasta absorb it. Convert between raw and cooked weight so your portions and meal prep stay accurate.
How the conversion works
Each food has a typical yield factor: cooked weight divided by raw weight. For example chicken breast is about 0.75, so 200 g raw becomes about 150 g cooked, while white rice is about 3, so 100 g dry becomes about 300 g cooked. The tool multiplies or divides by that factor. Real results vary with cut, fat, method and doneness.
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How to Convert a Recipe from Cups to Grams, Step by StepFrequently asked questions
Why does meat weigh less after cooking?
It loses water and some fat, usually 20 to 30% of its weight.
Why does rice weigh more after cooking?
It absorbs water, so cooked rice weighs about three times the raw weight.
Should I weigh food raw or cooked?
Pick one and stay consistent. Raw weights are usually more precise, because cooked weights change with water.