๐ Pasta Water Ratio Calculator
Pasta amount ร ratio = water needed.
Water needed1,000 mL
Enter the amount of pasta (grams) and a water-to-pasta ratio to calculate how much boiling water you need. "1:10" (1000 mL of water per 100g of pasta) is a commonly cited guideline, but you can adjust it to your own method or recipe.
How to use
- Enter the amount of pasta (g).
- Enter a water-to-pasta ratio, or pick a preset button.
- The amount of water needed is calculated automatically.
FAQ
What's a typical water-to-pasta ratio?
The traditional guideline is "1:10" (1000 mL of water per 100g of pasta), though many cooks use less water (around "1:6") or follow the ratio printed on the package.
What's the formula?
Water needed (mL) = amount of pasta (g) ร ratio โ a simple multiplication.
Does this calculate how much salt to add?
No, this tool only calculates the water amount. A common rule of thumb for salt is roughly 1-2% of the water's weight.