Dry to Cooked Pasta Converter
Convert dry pasta measurements to their cooked equivalents for accurate recipe planning. Supports both short-shaped and long-shaped pasta with adjustable expansion ratios.
Pasta Conversion Calculator
Select pasta type, enter measurements, and get accurate cooked pasta equivalents
1.5x (Firmer)2.0x (Softer)
Results
Select pasta type and enter measurements to see cooked pasta equivalents.
Understanding Pasta Conversion
Expansion Ratios
Short Pasta: Typically expands 1.5-2x when cooked (default: 1.9x)
Long Pasta: 2.5" dry bundle ≈ 1 cup cooked pasta
Cooking Preference: Al dente uses lower ratios, soft uses higher ratios
Example Calculations
Short Pasta Example:
1 cup dry penne × 1.9 = 1.9 cups cooked penne
Long Pasta Example:
2.5" dry spaghetti bundle = 1 cup cooked spaghetti
Practical Tips
- Recipe Planning: Use these conversions to determine how much dry pasta to cook
- Portion Control: 1 cup cooked pasta ≈ 1 serving for most dishes
- Meal Prep: Calculate bulk cooking amounts for weekly meal preparation
- Leftover Management: Convert cooked pasta back to dry equivalents for storage planning