Jollof rice calculator
Enter the number of people, kilograms of rice, or litres needed. Get exact ingredients, equipment, timing, and budget in your currency.
Jollof rice calculator
Enter your guest count, rice weight, or pot volume to get exact ingredients.
How the calculator works
The calculator uses per-person baselines derived from the 14 crowd-tested quantity guides on this site, covering events from 5 to 500 guests. All figures assume canonical Nigerian-style party jollof using long-grain parboiled rice.
Rice: 110 g dry rice per person — enough for a generous adult serving at a party, where most guests will also be eating protein and sides.
Budget: Based on 2026 Lagos open-market prices (NGN), converted to approximate USD/GBP figures. Excludes protein, gas, cooking equipment, and serving materials.
Pots: Calculated from rice weight. Beyond 4.4 kg, you need multiple pots to maintain correct heat distribution. A 36 cm diameter heavy-bottomed pot is the standard reference vessel.