1 Cup Dry Penne, Rigatoni & Ziti (100g) = 2 cups Cooked
1 US cup (100 grams) of uncooked penne, rigatoni & ziti yields 2 cups (225 grams) cooked after standard stove-top preparation in water or broth—a verified 2× volume expansion and 2.25× weight multiplier providing roughly 2 standard cooked servings.
Boil in salted water for 11–13 minutes until al dente; the tubular shape expands and traps sauce, perfect for hearty meat ragùs or baked pasta dishes.
Method note: Boil in salted water for 11–13 minutes until al dente; the tubular shape expands and traps sauce, perfect for hearty meat ragùs or baked pasta dishes.
Penne, Rigatoni & Ziti Batch Yield Reference Chart
| Uncooked (dry) | Uncooked Grams | Cooked Volume | Cooked Weight | Est. Servings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ½ cup | 50 g | 1 cup | 112.5 g (3.97 oz) | ~1 |
| 1 cup | 100 g | 2 cups | 225 g (7.94 oz) | ~2 |
| 1 ½ cups | 150 g | 3 cups | 337.5 g (11.9 oz) | ~3 |
| 2 cups | 200 g | 3 ¾ cups + 3 tbsp + 2 ¼ tsp | 450 g (15.87 oz) | ~4 |
| 3 cups | 300 g | 5 ¾ cups + 3 tbsp + 1 ¾ tsp | 675 g (23.81 oz) | ~6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cups of cooked pasta does 1 cup of dry penne yield? ▾
1 cup (approx 100g) of dry tubular penne yields about 2 cups (approx 225g) of cooked pasta.
How many cups of dry penne are in a 1-pound box? ▾
A 16 oz (454g) box of dry penne contains about 4 to 4.5 cups dry, which cooks down into roughly 8 to 9 cups cooked pasta.