16 oz Raw Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast = 12 oz (340.2g) Cooked
1 pound (16 oz / 454 grams) of raw boneless skinless chicken breast yields 12 ounces (340.2 grams) cooked, retaining 75% of its uncooked weight (25% moisture and fat loss during cooking) for roughly 3 standard cooked portions.
Pan-sear, bake, or poach until the thickest part reaches 165°F (74°C). Loses ~25% moisture weight during cooking, leaving concentrated lean protein.
Method note: Pan-sear, bake, or poach until the thickest part reaches 165°F (74°C). Loses ~25% moisture weight during cooking, leaving concentrated lean protein.
Raw Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Batch Yield Reference Chart
| Raw Weight (oz / lb) | Uncooked Grams | Cooked Volume | Cooked Weight | Est. Servings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 oz (0.50 lb) | 226.8 g | 1 cup + 3 tbsp + 1 ¼ tsp | 170.1 g (6 oz) | ~1.5 |
| 12 oz (0.75 lb) | 340.2 g | 1 ¾ cups + 1 tbsp + ½ tsp | 255.1 g (9 oz) | ~2.2 |
| 16 oz (1.00 lb) | 453.6 g | 2 ⅓ cups + 1 tbsp + 1 ¾ tsp | 340.2 g (12 oz) | ~3 |
| 24 oz (1.50 lb) | 680.4 g | 3 ½ cups + 2 tbsp + 1 tsp | 510.3 g (18 oz) | ~4.4 |
| 32 oz (2.00 lb) | 907.2 g | 4 ¾ cups + 1 tbsp + 2 ¼ tsp | 680.4 g (24 oz) | ~5.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much weight does raw chicken breast lose when cooked? ▾
Raw boneless skinless chicken breast loses about 20% to 25% of its weight in water loss during cooking (1 lb raw yields ~12 oz cooked).
How much raw chicken breast do I need for 1 lb of cooked chicken? ▾
To end up with 16 oz (1 lb) of cooked shredded chicken, purchase approximately 1.33 lbs (21.3 oz / 600g) of raw boneless breast.