Not sure how much quinoa to cook? This calculator shows exactly how much cooked quinoa you will get from your dry amount so you avoid underestimating portions or ending up with a pile of leftovers.
Uncooked → Cooked Quinoa Calculator
Quinoa Guide: Generally, white, red, black and tri-color quinoa will produce about 3× the amount, while sprouted quinoa will produce about 2.8× the amount.
FAQs
One cup of dry quinoa makes about 3 cups of cooked quinoa. Quinoa expands as it cooks, absorbing water and fluffing up. So always expect the final volume to triple after cooking.
You’ll need about 1/3 cup of dry quinoa to get 1 cup of cooked quinoa. This is because quinoa triples in size once cooked. It’s a good idea to measure before cooking to get just what you need.
A standard serving size of cooked quinoa is about 1/2 cup. This amount works well as a side dish or part of a meal. For a more filling portion, you might want closer to 1 cup per person.
One cup of dry quinoa makes roughly 3 cups cooked, which is about 6 servings. This is based on a 1/2-cup serving size. It’s great for meal prep or feeding a group.
The usual ratio is 2 cups of water for every 1 cup of dry quinoa. This gives the quinoa enough liquid to cook properly without becoming mushy. Some people prefer a little less water for a firmer texture.