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Bamboo Rice Cooker Capacity Explained
Bamboo has two different capacity ratings because it is designed to function both as a dedicated rice cooker and as a versatile multicooker.
Bamboo has a 1.5-litre / 8-cup rice-cooking capacity and a 3.3-litre multicooking capacity.
These figures refer to two different uses of the inner bowl, so it is important not to confuse the rice-cooking capacity with the maximum multicooking volume.
1.5 Litres / 8 Cups of Rice
Bamboo has a 1.5-litre rice-cooking capacity, which is equivalent to 8 rice-cooker cups of uncooked white rice.
Yum Asia rice-cooker measuring cups are based on 180ml, so approximately:
1 cup of uncooked rice = 180ml / approximately 180g
8 cups of uncooked white rice = approximately 1,440ml / 1.44kg
Maximum white rice capacity = 8 cups
Maximum brown rice capacity = 6 cups
Brown rice has a lower maximum capacity because it absorbs water differently and expands more during cooking than white rice. The additional space allows the brown rice to cook and expand properly without overfilling the bowl.
For example, if you want to cook 1 cup of white rice, this is approximately 180g of uncooked rice. At Bamboo's maximum capacity of 8 cups, you can cook approximately 1.44kg of uncooked white rice.
Note: The 8-cup capacity refers to the amount of uncooked rice measured using the supplied rice cup. It does not mean that the finished cooked rice occupies only 1.5 litres.
3.3-Litre Multicooking Capacity
Bamboo also has a 3.3-litre multicooking capacity.
This refers to the maximum volume that the inner bowl can accommodate when using Bamboo's multicooking functions, rather than its rice-cooking capacity.
The 3.3-litre figure therefore relates to multicooking and liquid capacity, while the 1.5-litre / 8-cup figure specifically relates to rice cooking.
Bamboo Capacity at a Glance
Capacity | What it means |
|---|---|
1.5 litres / 8 cups | Maximum uncooked white rice capacity |
6 cups | Maximum recommended uncooked brown rice capacity |
3.3 litres | Maximum multicooking capacity |
180ml | Volume of one Yum Asia rice-cooker measuring cup |
≈180g | Approximate weight of 1 cup of uncooked rice |
≈1.44kg | Approximate weight of 8 cups of uncooked white rice |
Learn More About Rice Cooker Capacity
For a more detailed explanation of rice cooker capacities and the difference between rice-cup capacity and multicooking capacity, see our regional Capacity Guides:
Yum Asia Europe Capacity Guide
In short, Bamboo is an 8-cup rice cooker capable of cooking up to 8 cups of uncooked white rice or 6 cups of brown rice, while its generous 3.3-litre multicooking capacity provides plenty of room for soups, stews, steaming and other larger dishes.