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Dry to Cooked Pasta Converter

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Convert dry pasta to its cooked volume.

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Volume of pasta once cooked

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does pasta expand when cooked?

Dry pasta typically expands to about 1.5 to 2 times its original volume as it absorbs water during cooking.

How much cooked pasta comes from 1 cup of dry pasta?

At a 1.75 expansion ratio, 1 cup of dry pasta yields about 1.75 cups cooked.

Does expansion ratio vary by pasta shape?

Yes, long pasta like spaghetti and short pasta like penne expand by somewhat different amounts, so the ratio can be adjusted for the specific shape.

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