๐Ÿ 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

  1. Enter the amount of pasta (g).
  2. Enter a water-to-pasta ratio, or pick a preset button.
  3. 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.