Cooked Weight from Raw Weight Calculator

This calculator helps you determine the cooked weight of food items based on their raw weight, accounting for typical weight loss during cooking through moisture reduction.

Input Parameters

Typical weight loss during cooking (e.g., 15% for meat, 25% for vegetables)

Calculation Results

Calculation Formula

Cooked Weight = Raw Weight × (1 - Weight Loss Percentage / 100)

Where:
- Raw Weight: The initial weight of the food item before cooking
- Weight Loss Percentage: The percentage of weight lost during cooking
- Cooked Weight: The final weight of the food after cooking

Result

Cooked Weight: 0.00 grams

Weight Lost: 0.00 grams

Cooked Weight from Raw Weight Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the calculator and understand the principles behind weight loss during cooking

How to Use This Calculator

  1. Enter the raw weight of your food item in grams. This is the weight of the food before cooking.
  2. Set the weight loss percentage. This represents how much weight the food typically loses during cooking due to moisture evaporation. Common values:
    • Meat (beef, chicken, pork): 10-15%
    • Seafood (fish, shrimp): 10-20%
    • Vegetables: 20-30%
    • Fruits: 15-25%
  3. Click the Calculate button to determine the cooked weight and weight lost.
  4. The results will show both the final cooked weight and the amount of weight lost during cooking.

Understanding Weight Loss During Cooking

Cooking processes, especially dry heat methods like baking, roasting, or pan-frying, cause moisture to evaporate from food. This moisture loss results in a decrease in weight. The weight loss percentage can vary significantly depending on the type of food and cooking method used.

Example Calculation

Example: If you have 500 grams of raw chicken (typically loses 15% weight during cooking):

Raw Weight: 500 grams

Weight Loss Percentage: 15%

Cooked Weight = 500 × (1 - 15/100) = 500 × 0.85 = 425 grams

Weight Lost = 500 - 425 = 75 grams

This means that after cooking, the 500 grams of raw chicken will weigh approximately 425 grams.