How Much Water to Cook Rice (go to mL)
Water = 216 mL x go, since 1 go = 180 mL of rice at a 1.2 water ratio (180 x 1.2 = 216). For 3 go: 216 x 3 = 648 mL. New rice uses 1.1, brown rice 1.5.
Open the interactive Everyday Lifestyle tool →Formula: water mL = 216 x go
Key facts
| Formula | water mL = 216 x go |
|---|---|
| 1 go | 180 mL rice |
| Water ratio | 1.2 (white rice) |
| 3 go | 648 mL |
| Brown rice ratio | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
How much water for 3 go of rice?
648 mL: 1 go (180 mL) at a 1.2 ratio is 216 mL, x 3 = 648 mL.
How many mL is 1 go?
180 mL by volume, roughly 150 g of uncooked rice.
Does the ratio change for brown rice?
Yes. Brown rice needs about 1.5x water; new-season white rice uses about 1.1x.
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