How Much Rice Does a Commercial Rice Cooker Make? Tested Capacity, Cook Time & Production by Model

Commercial rice cookers are sold in cups, liters, pounds and kilograms. Some ratings describe uncooked rice; others describe cooked cups. Even similar capacity labels do not establish how much usable rice a machine produces or how long that batch takes to reach service.

This benchmark connects manufacturer-rated capacity to tested dry load, finished cooked output, usable output, cook-cycle time, service-ready time and standardized serving equivalents. It covers 74 configurations and 222 runs, with three repetitions per configuration: 13 primary benchmark configurations and 61 lower-capacity or compact configurations.

For 24 years, ERS has supplied more than 11,000 rice cookers and warmers to 3,600+ foodservice locations across 41 U.S. states. ERS conducted every benchmark test directly in a controlled restaurant-kitchen environment, with three measured runs per configuration and a consistent measurement protocol across the study. The results are first-party ERS performance data, not manufacturer claims or compiled third-party specifications.

Configurations

74

Run observations

222

Primary / Lower-capacity

13 / 61

Brands

9

Product pages represented

77

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Hattori Natural Gas Deck Rice Cooker, 3-Deck, 21 kg - LG-000-150

Hattori Natural Gas Deck Rice Cooker, 2-Deck, 14 kg - LG-000-100

Rinnai Commercial Natural Gas Rice Cooker, 55-Cup - RER-55AS

CUCKOO Commercial Rice Cooker & Warmer, 30-Cup - CR-3032

Zojirushi Commercial Electric Rice Warmer, 8L (44-Cup) - THA-803S

Tiger 3-Cup Rice Cooker & Warmer, Floral White - JNP-0550-FL

Zojirushi Commercial Thermal Rice Warmer, 4L (22-Cup) - RDS-400

Zojirushi Commercial Thermal Rice Warmer, 6L (33-Cup) - RDS-600

Tiger 10-Cup Micom Rice Cooker & Warmer with Tacook - JAX-T18U

Tiger 5.5-Cup Micom Rice Cooker & Warmer with Tacook - JAX-T10U

Zojirushi Commercial Electric Rice Warmer, 6L (33-Cup) - THA-603S

Thunder Group Commercial Electric Rice Warmer, 50-Cup - SEJ22000

Each row is one performance configuration. Published results are three-run means; model records provide individual runs, ranges, water input, completion temperature and sources. Select a model name to view its product page.

Countertop electric cookers, commercial IH systems, gas batch cookers and parallel-deck systems create capacity in different ways. The common production measures preserve those architectural distinctions.

A rice-cooker cup is not automatically a household measuring cup, and a cooked-cup claim is not a measured cooked mass. Manufacturer conventions remain visible alongside the tested result.

• Zojirushi NYC-36ST: 20 cups / 3.6 L raw short-grain white rice, with an approximately 180 mL raw-rice cup.
• Panasonic GB42 / GB54 / GB72: 23 cups / 4.2 L raw rice, 30 cups / 5.4 L raw rice and 40 cups / 7.2 L raw rice.
• CUCKOO CR-3032 and Narita NRC-1160 both use uncooked/cooked cup terminology. Narita's public capacity basis does not define the cup volume as explicitly as Zojirushi's.
• Mevience ZEUS-IH54C: 10 lb / 4.5 kg max raw white rice; manual max white-rice volume 5.4 L.
• Hattori: 14 kg total raw-rice rated capacity; 2 decks and 21 kg total raw-rice rated capacity; 3 decks.
• Rinnai RER-55AS: 10.0 L dry rice maximum (55-cup class), with an internal water-level procedure.

The Mevience manufacturer's explicit 4.5 kg raw-rice rating can be read directly against its 4.50 kg tested dry load. CUCKOO's 60 cups cooked claim and 10.26 kg finished result use different physical bases and remain side by side.

Manufacturer specification

The manufacturer's stated capacity, capacity basis, procedure and cycle reference.

ERS normalized

A value expressed on a common physical basis, such as recorded grams expressed as kilograms. Normalization does not change the manufacturer's original claim.

ERS tested

The recorded run-level inputs, output, timing and completion temperature.

ERS derived

Yield factors, usable yield, batch rate, serving equivalents and summary statistics calculated from the run observations.

The approximately 4.5 kg class: similar batches, different timelines

Nearly the same usable batch can take substantially different time to reach service. Tested dry loads differed by 0.6%; usable output differed by 2.3%. Each batch provided roughly 71–73 five-ounce equivalents.

The Panasonic SR-GB54H reached service-ready completion in 31.0 minutes; the CUCKOO CR-3032 took 57.5 minutes. The corresponding batch rates were 19.63 and 10.56 kg/h equivalent. The batch quantity changed little while the time required to make it available changed substantially.

Capacity answers how much rice a cooker accepts. Production planning also needs the usable quantity and the time the machine occupies before that batch reaches service.

Panasonic SR-UH36FH and Zojirushi NYC-36ST converge closely

These approximately 20-cup / 3.6 L configurations differed by about 1 g in tested dry load, 0.9% in usable output and 0.9 minute in service-ready completion.

The benchmark shows a close production match. Zojirushi defines its raw-rice cup and rates the NYC-36 at 120V / 1,300W; Panasonic positions the UH36 as a professional cooker with powered Keep Warm. Those specification details do not create a large output difference in these results.

How Panasonic's commercial range scales

From SR-GB42H to SR-GB54H, tested dry load increased 30.6%, usable output increased 29.5% and service-ready time increased 6.7%. The resulting batch-rate increase was 21.4%.

From SR-GB54H to SR-GB72, dry load increased 33.2% and usable output increased 38.7%, while service-ready time increased 24.0%. Batch rate increased 11.9%. Larger batches increase output without guaranteeing a proportional increase in production per unit of time.

Same platform, different pan: SR-GB54H and SR-GB54FH

Both configurations share the manufacturer's 30-cup / 5.4 L, 1,800W platform. The GB54FH uses nonstick-coated aluminum; the GB54H uses anodized aluminum. Their usable output differed by 35 g (0.34%), service-ready time by 0.2 minute and batch rate by 0.3%.

On these production measures the two pans were effectively equivalent. Other pan-related operating considerations belong in the product documentation and Buying Guide.

Hattori: adding capacity in parallel

Hattori's LG-000-100 uses two decks; the LG-000-150 adds a third. The manufacturer rates the systems at 14 and 21 kg of raw rice, with 20.9 and 31.4 kW gas input and independently programmable deck starts.

Usable output increased from 31.48 to 47.31 kg (50.3%), while service-ready time changed from 31.9 to 32.1 minutes. Parallel cooking adds approximately proportional output with little change in completion time.

Rinnai: cook completion and service-ready completion are different events

The RER-55AS main cooking cycle ended at 27.5 minutes. Its service-ready endpoint was 39.8 minutes, after the prescribed covered Keep Warm completion period. Its 18.07 kg usable batch therefore corresponds to 27.27 kg/h equivalent.

The manufacturer's approximately 10–15 minute post-cook stage is part of the production interval. The external recommended presoak occurs before cook activation and is excluded.

Mevience: a commercial IH configuration on the same measured basis

The ZEUS-IH54C produced 10.14 kg of usable rice from 4.50 kg dry rice, reaching service-ready completion in 53.3 minutes. This places a commercial IH system alongside conventional electric and gas equipment using the same output and timing measures.

Where the primary cohort converged

Mean usable yield ranged from 98.32% to 98.58% across the primary cohort, a spread of 0.27 percentage point. Recoverable yield did not meaningfully separate these machines; batch size and time did.

Mean completion temperatures ranged from 196.6°F to 201.8°F. That narrow range accompanied much larger differences in batch scale and service-ready timing. The evidence does not support turning every measured field into a differentiator.

Each record represents one configuration, with a stable citation anchor and its exact mapped product page. Manufacturer statements remain distinct from three-run results. Equivalent cosmetic product variants share a performance record; they are not additional independent tests.

CUCKOO CR-3032 — ERS Tested Performance

CUCKOO Commercial Rice Cooker & Warmer, 30-Cup - CR-3032

CUCKOO identifies the CR-3032 as a commercial heating-plate cooker. Its published rating is 30 cups uncooked / 60 cups cooked. The manufacturer's steam phase continues after the switch to Warm.

Its usable batch was comparable to the other approximately 4.5 kg configurations, while its 57.5-minute service-ready duration was the longest in that peer group. Cook completion at 40.5 minutes and completion of the prescribed steam phase are separate events.

Configuration CUK-CR-3032 · 3 valid runs · 2026-08-21–2026-08-21

Manufacturer Rated Capacity

30 cups uncooked / 60 cups cooked

Architecture

Commercial heating-plate cooker/warmer

Capacity basis

Manufacturer cup rating

Tested Dry Load

4.476 kg

Water Input

5.719 kg

Finished Output

10.259 kg

Usable Output

10.113 kg

Cook Cycle

40.5 min

Service-Ready Time

57.5 min

Service-Ready Batch Rate

10.56 kg/h equivalent

Cooked Yield Factor

2.292

Usable Yield

98.58%

Completion Temperature

197.4°F

3 oz Equivalents

118.9

4 oz Equivalents

89.2

5 oz Equivalents

71.3

6 oz Equivalents

59.5

Three-run ranges: finished output 10.251–10.264 kg; usable output 10.102–10.120 kg; service-ready 57.2–57.7 min; batch rate 10.52–10.60 kg/h equivalent.

Manufacturer source · Procedure source

Individual runs: CUCKOO CR-3032

Recorded inputs, output and timing — CUCKOO CR-3032

Run	Date	Dry-Rice Load (g)	Water Input (g)	Finished Cooked Weight (g)	Usable Finished Output (g)	Cook Cycle (min)	Service-Ready Time (min)	Completion Temperature (°F)
1	2026-08-21	4476	5722	10251	10102	40.2	57.2	197.7
2	2026-08-21	4474	5712	10264	10118	40.6	57.5	197.5
3	2026-08-21	4477	5722	10261	10120	40.6	57.7	197

Hattori LG-000-100 — ERS Tested Performance

Hattori Natural Gas Deck Rice Cooker, 2-Deck, 14 kg - LG-000-100

Hattori rates the two-deck LG-000-100 at 14 kg total raw-rice rated capacity; 2 decks, with 20.9 kW gas input and independently programmable deck start timing.

The two-deck system produced 31.48 kg of usable rice in 31.9 minutes. This establishes the two-deck reference for the parallel-production comparison.

Configuration HAT-LG-000-100 · 3 valid runs · 2026-09-13–2026-09-14

Manufacturer Rated Capacity

14 kg total raw-rice rated capacity; 2 decks

Architecture

Natural gas / LPG multi-deck

Capacity basis

Manufacturer mass rating

Tested Dry Load

13.999 kg

Water Input

18.396 kg

Finished Output

31.951 kg

Usable Output

31.477 kg

Cook Cycle

31.9 min

Service-Ready Time

31.9 min

Service-Ready Batch Rate

59.21 kg/h equivalent

Cooked Yield Factor

2.282

Usable Yield

98.52%

Completion Temperature

201.8°F

3 oz Equivalents

370.1

4 oz Equivalents

277.6

5 oz Equivalents

222.1

6 oz Equivalents

185.1

Three-run ranges: finished output 31.945–31.957 kg; usable output 31.467–31.486 kg; service-ready 31.6–32.1 min; batch rate 58.82–59.77 kg/h equivalent.

Manufacturer source · Procedure source

Individual runs: Hattori LG-000-100

Recorded inputs, output and timing — Hattori LG-000-100

Run	Date	Dry-Rice Load (g)	Water Input (g)	Finished Cooked Weight (g)	Usable Finished Output (g)	Cook Cycle (min)	Service-Ready Time (min)	Completion Temperature (°F)
1	2026-09-13	13997	18444	31957	31478	31.6	31.6	201.6
2	2026-09-13	14002	18381	31951	31486	32	32	202
3	2026-09-14	13998	18362	31945	31467	32.1	32.1	201.7

Hattori LG-000-150 — ERS Tested Performance

Hattori Natural Gas Deck Rice Cooker, 3-Deck, 21 kg - LG-000-150

The LG-000-150 adds a third cooking deck, with a published rating of 21 kg total raw-rice rated capacity; 3 decks and 31.4 kW gas input.

Compared with the LG-000-100, the additional deck increased usable output by 50.3% with a 0.6% change in service-ready time. The additional batch capacity operates in parallel.

Configuration HAT-LG-000-150 · 3 valid runs · 2026-09-10–2026-09-10

Manufacturer Rated Capacity

21 kg total raw-rice rated capacity; 3 decks

Architecture

Natural gas / LPG multi-deck

Capacity basis

Manufacturer mass rating

Tested Dry Load

21.000 kg

Water Input

27.764 kg

Finished Output

48.046 kg

Usable Output

47.308 kg

Cook Cycle

32.1 min

Service-Ready Time

32.1 min

Service-Ready Batch Rate

88.43 kg/h equivalent

Cooked Yield Factor

2.288

Usable Yield

98.46%

Completion Temperature

201.0°F

3 oz Equivalents

556.2

4 oz Equivalents

417.2

5 oz Equivalents

333.7

6 oz Equivalents

278.1

Three-run ranges: finished output 48.017–48.064 kg; usable output 47.273–47.327 kg; service-ready 32.0–32.2 min; batch rate 88.19–88.64 kg/h equivalent.

Manufacturer source · Procedure source

Individual runs: Hattori LG-000-150

Recorded inputs, output and timing — Hattori LG-000-150

Run	Date	Dry-Rice Load (g)	Water Input (g)	Finished Cooked Weight (g)	Usable Finished Output (g)	Cook Cycle (min)	Service-Ready Time (min)	Completion Temperature (°F)
1	2026-09-10	20982	27783	48058	47327	32.2	32.2	201
2	2026-09-10	21018	27784	48064	47325	32.1	32.1	201.3
3	2026-09-10	21000	27726	48017	47273	32	32	200.7

Mevience ZEUS-IH54C — ERS Tested Performance

Mevience Commercial Grade IH Commercial Rice Cooker/Warmer 30-Cup / 208V, 60Hz

Mevience rates this commercial IH cooker at 10 lb / 4.5 kg max raw white rice; manual max white-rice volume 5.4 L. It specifies 208V single-phase power, 25A and 4,570W, with programs for white, sushi, seasoned, brown and rinse-free rice and porridge.

The ZEUS produced 10.14 kg of usable rice, essentially the same batch quantity as its approximately 4.5 kg peers. Its 53.3-minute service-ready cycle was longer than the Panasonic GB54 configurations. This is a model-level result, not a conclusion about all IH equipment.

Configuration MEV-ZEUS-IH54C · 3 valid runs · 2026-08-07–2026-08-07

Manufacturer Rated Capacity

10 lb / 4.5 kg max raw white rice; manual max white-rice volume 5.4 L

Architecture

Commercial induction heating (IH) cooker/warmer

Capacity basis

Manufacturer mass rating

Tested Dry Load

4.501 kg

Water Input

5.952 kg

Finished Output

10.284 kg

Usable Output

10.137 kg

Cook Cycle

53.3 min

Service-Ready Time

53.3 min

Service-Ready Batch Rate

11.40 kg/h equivalent

Cooked Yield Factor

2.285

Usable Yield

98.57%

Completion Temperature

200.7°F

3 oz Equivalents

119.2

4 oz Equivalents

89.4

5 oz Equivalents

71.5

6 oz Equivalents

59.6

Three-run ranges: finished output 10.275–10.292 kg; usable output 10.131–10.143 kg; service-ready 53.2–53.5 min; batch rate 11.38–11.43 kg/h equivalent.

Manufacturer source · Procedure source

Individual runs: Mevience ZEUS-IH54C

Recorded inputs, output and timing — Mevience ZEUS-IH54C

Run	Date	Dry-Rice Load (g)	Water Input (g)	Finished Cooked Weight (g)	Usable Finished Output (g)	Cook Cycle (min)	Service-Ready Time (min)	Completion Temperature (°F)
1	2026-08-07	4504	5949	10275	10131	53.3	53.3	200.6
2	2026-08-07	4500	5951	10286	10137	53.2	53.2	201
3	2026-08-07	4500	5957	10292	10143	53.5	53.5	200.5

Narita / NT NRC-1160 — ERS Tested Performance

NT Commercial Rice Cooker / 30Cup

Narita's NRC-1160 rating is 30 cups uncooked / 60 cups cooked. The manufacturer specifies 120V / 1,550W and ETL/NSF listings.

Its 10.35 kg usable batch was the largest in the approximately 4.5 kg peer group. Its 42.4-minute service-ready time fell between the Panasonic GB54 pair and the CUCKOO and Mevience results.

Configuration NAR-NRC-1160 · 3 valid runs · 2026-09-18–2026-09-18

Manufacturer Rated Capacity

30 cups uncooked / 60 cups cooked

Architecture

Commercial electric cooker/warmer

Capacity basis

Manufacturer cup rating; public page does not define cup volume

Tested Dry Load

4.480 kg

Water Input

6.120 kg

Finished Output

10.514 kg

Usable Output

10.346 kg

Cook Cycle

42.4 min

Service-Ready Time

42.4 min

Service-Ready Batch Rate

14.64 kg/h equivalent

Cooked Yield Factor

2.347

Usable Yield

98.40%

Completion Temperature

198.1°F

3 oz Equivalents

121.6

4 oz Equivalents

91.2

5 oz Equivalents

73.0

6 oz Equivalents

60.8

Three-run ranges: finished output 10.504–10.527 kg; usable output 10.336–10.360 kg; service-ready 42.1–42.8 min; batch rate 14.50–14.76 kg/h equivalent.

Manufacturer source · Procedure source

Individual runs: Narita / NT NRC-1160

Recorded inputs, output and timing — Narita / NT NRC-1160

Run	Date	Dry-Rice Load (g)	Water Input (g)	Finished Cooked Weight (g)	Usable Finished Output (g)	Cook Cycle (min)	Service-Ready Time (min)	Completion Temperature (°F)
1	2026-09-18	4481	6119	10504	10336	42.3	42.3	198.4
2	2026-09-18	4480	6114	10511	10341	42.8	42.8	197.9
3	2026-09-18	4480	6128	10527	10360	42.1	42.1	197.9

Panasonic SR-GB42H — ERS Tested Performance

PA RICE COOKER 23CUP w/NSF Al Pan

Panasonic's rating is 23 cups / 4.2 L raw rice, with Approx. 46 cups cooked. The commercial platform uses a 1,550W heater at 120V.

The SR-GB42H combined an intermediate 7.82 kg usable batch with a 29.0-minute service-ready time. Its 16.16 kg/h equivalent batch rate is the starting point for the GB42-to-GB54 scaling comparison.

Configuration PAN-SR-GB42H · 3 valid runs · 2026-09-03–2026-09-03

Manufacturer Rated Capacity

23 cups / 4.2 L raw rice

Architecture

Commercial electric cooker

Capacity basis

180 mL rice measuring cup

Tested Dry Load

3.432 kg

Water Input

4.443 kg

Finished Output

7.956 kg

Usable Output

7.822 kg

Cook Cycle

29.0 min

Service-Ready Time

29.0 min

Service-Ready Batch Rate

16.16 kg/h equivalent

Cooked Yield Factor

2.318

Usable Yield

98.32%

Completion Temperature

196.8°F

3 oz Equivalents

92.0

4 oz Equivalents

69.0

5 oz Equivalents

55.2

6 oz Equivalents

46.0

Three-run ranges: finished output 7.945–7.972 kg; usable output 7.812–7.838 kg; service-ready 28.9–29.1 min; batch rate 16.11–16.22 kg/h equivalent.

Manufacturer source · Procedure source

Individual runs: Panasonic SR-GB42H

Recorded inputs, output and timing — Panasonic SR-GB42H

Run	Date	Dry-Rice Load (g)	Water Input (g)	Finished Cooked Weight (g)	Usable Finished Output (g)	Cook Cycle (min)	Service-Ready Time (min)	Completion Temperature (°F)
1	2026-09-03	3433	4444	7945	7815	29.1	29.1	196.8
2	2026-09-03	3432	4448	7972	7838	29.1	29.1	196.4
3	2026-09-03	3431	4437	7950	7812	28.9	28.9	197.3

Panasonic SR-GB54FH — ERS Tested Performance

PA RICE COOKER & Warm 30CUP w/NSF Teflon Pan

The GB54FH is rated at 30 cups / 5.4 L raw rice, with Up to 60 cups cooked. It uses a nonstick-coated aluminum pan, 1,800W heater and 120V connection.

Production was almost identical to the anodized-pan SR-GB54H: the usable-output difference was 35 g and service-ready time differed by 0.2 minute. The measured production does not establish a meaningful pan-related advantage.

Configuration PAN-SR-GB54FH · 3 valid runs · 2026-08-01–2026-08-01

Manufacturer Rated Capacity

30 cups / 5.4 L raw rice

Architecture

Commercial electric cooker/warmer

Capacity basis

180 mL rice measuring cup

Tested Dry Load

4.481 kg

Water Input

5.751 kg

Finished Output

10.314 kg

Usable Output

10.166 kg

Cook Cycle

31.2 min

Service-Ready Time

31.2 min

Service-Ready Batch Rate

19.57 kg/h equivalent

Cooked Yield Factor

2.302

Usable Yield

98.57%

Completion Temperature

198.1°F

3 oz Equivalents

119.5

4 oz Equivalents

89.7

5 oz Equivalents

71.7

6 oz Equivalents

59.8

Three-run ranges: finished output 10.305–10.321 kg; usable output 10.152–10.175 kg; service-ready 30.7–31.6 min; batch rate 19.28–19.89 kg/h equivalent.

Manufacturer source · Procedure source

Individual runs: Panasonic SR-GB54FH

Recorded inputs, output and timing — Panasonic SR-GB54FH

Run	Date	Dry-Rice Load (g)	Water Input (g)	Finished Cooked Weight (g)	Usable Finished Output (g)	Cook Cycle (min)	Service-Ready Time (min)	Completion Temperature (°F)
1	2026-08-01	4480	5741	10305	10152	31.6	31.6	197.8
2	2026-08-01	4480	5761	10315	10172	31.2	31.2	198.3
3	2026-08-01	4482	5751	10321	10175	30.7	30.7	198.2

Panasonic SR-GB54H — ERS Tested Performance

PA RICE COOKER & Warm 30CUP w/NSF Al. Pan

The GB54H shares the GB54FH's 30 cups / 5.4 L raw rice rating, 1,800W heater and 120V platform, with an anodized aluminum pan.

It recorded 19.63 kg/h equivalent, the highest batch rate within the approximately 4.5 kg peer group. The difference from the GB54FH was only 0.3%, accompanying closely convergent batch output and timing.

Configuration PAN-SR-GB54H · 3 valid runs · 2026-08-12–2026-08-12

Manufacturer Rated Capacity

30 cups / 5.4 L raw rice

Architecture

Commercial electric cooker/warmer

Capacity basis

180 mL rice measuring cup

Tested Dry Load

4.484 kg

Water Input

5.746 kg

Finished Output

10.303 kg

Usable Output

10.132 kg

Cook Cycle

31.0 min

Service-Ready Time

31.0 min

Service-Ready Batch Rate

19.63 kg/h equivalent

Cooked Yield Factor

2.298

Usable Yield

98.34%

Completion Temperature

197.6°F

3 oz Equivalents

119.1

4 oz Equivalents

89.3

5 oz Equivalents

71.5

6 oz Equivalents

59.6

Three-run ranges: finished output 10.301–10.305 kg; usable output 10.130–10.133 kg; service-ready 30.8–31.2 min; batch rate 19.48–19.74 kg/h equivalent.

Manufacturer source · Procedure source

Individual runs: Panasonic SR-GB54H

Recorded inputs, output and timing — Panasonic SR-GB54H

Run	Date	Dry-Rice Load (g)	Water Input (g)	Finished Cooked Weight (g)	Usable Finished Output (g)	Cook Cycle (min)	Service-Ready Time (min)	Completion Temperature (°F)
1	2026-08-12	4485	5738	10303	10132	31.2	31.2	197.7
2	2026-08-12	4481	5746	10305	10133	30.8	30.8	197.4
3	2026-08-12	4485	5755	10301	10130	30.9	30.9	197.6

Panasonic SR-GB72 — ERS Tested Performance

PA ELEC. RICE COOKER 40 CUP UL NSF (sil)

Panasonic rates the GB72 at 40 cups / 7.2 L raw rice and 80 cups cooked. It requires a 208V connection and uses a 2,235W heater.

Its 14.05 kg usable batch increased output substantially over the GB54H. The longer 38.4-minute cycle moderated the increase in batch rate to 11.9%.

Configuration PAN-SR-GB72 · 3 valid runs · 2026-09-04–2026-09-04

Manufacturer Rated Capacity

40 cups / 7.2 L raw rice

Architecture

Commercial electric cooker

Capacity basis

Commercial 40-cup rating; catalog also lists 1.0 L accessory cup

Tested Dry Load

5.972 kg

Water Input

8.302 kg

Finished Output

14.278 kg

Usable Output

14.054 kg

Cook Cycle

38.4 min

Service-Ready Time

38.4 min

Service-Ready Batch Rate

21.96 kg/h equivalent

Cooked Yield Factor

2.391

Usable Yield

98.44%

Completion Temperature

198.1°F

3 oz Equivalents

165.2

4 oz Equivalents

123.9

5 oz Equivalents

99.2

6 oz Equivalents

82.6

Three-run ranges: finished output 14.260–14.288 kg; usable output 14.035–14.073 kg; service-ready 38.3–38.5 min; batch rate 21.87–22.02 kg/h equivalent.

Manufacturer source · Procedure source

Individual runs: Panasonic SR-GB72

Recorded inputs, output and timing — Panasonic SR-GB72

Run	Date	Dry-Rice Load (g)	Water Input (g)	Finished Cooked Weight (g)	Usable Finished Output (g)	Cook Cycle (min)	Service-Ready Time (min)	Completion Temperature (°F)
1	2026-09-04	5973	8296	14285	14073	38.4	38.4	198.3
2	2026-09-04	5972	8299	14260	14035	38.5	38.5	198.4
3	2026-09-04	5972	8310	14288	14055	38.3	38.3	197.7

Panasonic SR-UH36FH — ERS Tested Performance

PA ELEC. RICE COOKER 20 CUP W/5H Warm c-UL-us NSF (sil)

Panasonic positions the UH36 as a professional cooker with powered Keep Warm. Its rated capacity is 20 cups / 3.6 L raw rice.

The 6.88 kg usable batch and 29.5-minute service-ready cycle closely matched the Zojirushi NYC-36ST. The two configurations differed by 0.9% in usable output.

Configuration PAN-SR-UH36FH · 3 valid runs · 2026-09-04–2026-09-04

Manufacturer Rated Capacity

20 cups / 3.6 L raw rice

Architecture

Commercial electric cooker/warmer

Capacity basis

Commercial 20-cup class

Tested Dry Load

2.991 kg

Water Input

3.976 kg

Finished Output

6.983 kg

Usable Output

6.880 kg

Cook Cycle

29.5 min

Service-Ready Time

29.5 min

Service-Ready Batch Rate

14.01 kg/h equivalent

Cooked Yield Factor

2.335

Usable Yield

98.53%

Completion Temperature

198.5°F

3 oz Equivalents

80.9

4 oz Equivalents

60.7

5 oz Equivalents

48.5

6 oz Equivalents

40.4

Three-run ranges: finished output 6.980–6.986 kg; usable output 6.876–6.883 kg; service-ready 29.2–29.6 min; batch rate 13.94–14.14 kg/h equivalent.

Manufacturer source · Procedure source

Individual runs: Panasonic SR-UH36FH

Recorded inputs, output and timing — Panasonic SR-UH36FH

Run	Date	Dry-Rice Load (g)	Water Input (g)	Finished Cooked Weight (g)	Usable Finished Output (g)	Cook Cycle (min)	Service-Ready Time (min)	Completion Temperature (°F)
1	2026-09-04	2991	3978	6984	6882	29.6	29.6	198.5
2	2026-09-04	2991	3974	6986	6883	29.2	29.2	198.5
3	2026-09-04	2992	3976	6980	6876	29.6	29.6	198.6

Rinnai RER-55AS — ERS Tested Performance

Rinnai Commercial Natural Gas Rice Cooker, 55-Cup - RER-55AS

Rinnai specifies 10.0 L dry rice maximum (55-cup class), using the internal water-level guide. After burner shutoff, the prescribed covered Keep Warm completion period is approximately 10–15 minutes.

The main cook cycle ended at 27.5 minutes; service-ready completion occurred at 39.8 minutes. The resulting 27.27 kg/h equivalent uses the complete service-ready interval.

Configuration RIN-RER-55AS · 3 valid runs · 2026-08-11–2026-08-11

Manufacturer Rated Capacity

10.0 L dry rice maximum (55-cup class)

Architecture

Gas

Capacity basis

Manufacturer metric dry-rice volume

Tested Dry Load

8.309 kg

Water Input

10.833 kg

Finished Output

18.354 kg

Usable Output

18.071 kg

Cook Cycle

27.5 min

Service-Ready Time

39.8 min

Service-Ready Batch Rate

27.27 kg/h equivalent

Cooked Yield Factor

2.209

Usable Yield

98.46%

Completion Temperature

198.3°F

3 oz Equivalents

212.5

4 oz Equivalents

159.4

5 oz Equivalents

127.5

6 oz Equivalents

106.2

Three-run ranges: finished output 18.343–18.365 kg; usable output 18.069–18.075 kg; service-ready 39.7–39.9 min; batch rate 27.17–27.32 kg/h equivalent.

Manufacturer source · Procedure source

Individual runs: Rinnai RER-55AS

Recorded inputs, output and timing — Rinnai RER-55AS

Run	Date	Dry-Rice Load (g)	Water Input (g)	Finished Cooked Weight (g)	Usable Finished Output (g)	Cook Cycle (min)	Service-Ready Time (min)	Completion Temperature (°F)
1	2026-08-11	8306	10847	18353	18069	27.4	39.7	198.2
2	2026-08-11	8311	10834	18343	18069	27.6	39.9	198.3
3	2026-08-11	8309	10819	18365	18075	27.4	39.7	198.3

Tiger JCC-2700FG — ERS Tested Performance

Tiger Commercial Rice Cooker 15-Cup

Tiger's Japanese documentation identifies the JCC-2700 for commercial use. The rated capacity is 15 cups / 2.7 L; U.S. information gives an 850W cooking rating.

This configuration establishes the smaller production end of the primary cohort: 5.15 kg usable output, 36.3 five-ounce equivalents and 8.05 kg/h equivalent.

Configuration TIG-JCC-2700FG · 3 valid runs · 2026-09-13–2026-09-13

Manufacturer Rated Capacity

15 cups / 2.7 L

Architecture

Conventional electric cooker/warmer

Capacity basis

180 mL 'go' rice-cup class

Tested Dry Load

2.242 kg

Water Input

3.007 kg

Finished Output

5.228 kg

Usable Output

5.149 kg

Cook Cycle

38.4 min

Service-Ready Time

38.4 min

Service-Ready Batch Rate

8.05 kg/h equivalent

Cooked Yield Factor

2.332

Usable Yield

98.48%

Completion Temperature

196.6°F

3 oz Equivalents

60.5

4 oz Equivalents

45.4

5 oz Equivalents

36.3

6 oz Equivalents

30.3

Three-run ranges: finished output 5.225–5.235 kg; usable output 5.142–5.157 kg; service-ready 38.3–38.5 min; batch rate 8.01–8.08 kg/h equivalent.

Manufacturer source · Procedure source

Individual runs: Tiger JCC-2700FG

Recorded inputs, output and timing — Tiger JCC-2700FG

Run	Date	Dry-Rice Load (g)	Water Input (g)	Finished Cooked Weight (g)	Usable Finished Output (g)	Cook Cycle (min)	Service-Ready Time (min)	Completion Temperature (°F)
1	2026-09-13	2242	3008	5225	5147	38.3	38.3	196.5
2	2026-09-13	2242	3011	5225	5142	38.5	38.5	196.3
3	2026-09-13	2243	3001	5235	5157	38.3	38.3	197

Zojirushi NYC-36ST — ERS Tested Performance

ZO RICE COOKER 20CUP

Zojirushi defines its rating as 20 cups / 3.6 L raw short-grain white rice, using an approximately 180 mL rice measure. The unit is rated at 120V / 1,300W.

Its 6.82 kg usable batch and 30.3-minute service-ready cycle closely converged with the Panasonic SR-UH36FH. The measured output supports a comparison based on similar production rather than an exaggerated performance separation.

Configuration ZOJ-NYC-36 · 3 valid runs · 2026-08-16–2026-08-17

Manufacturer Rated Capacity

20 cups / 3.6 L raw short-grain white rice

Architecture

Commercial electric cooker/warmer

Capacity basis

Approx. 180 mL rice measuring cup

Tested Dry Load

2.990 kg

Water Input

3.900 kg

Finished Output

6.931 kg

Usable Output

6.822 kg

Cook Cycle

30.3 min

Service-Ready Time

30.3 min

Service-Ready Batch Rate

13.49 kg/h equivalent

Cooked Yield Factor

2.318

Usable Yield

98.43%

Completion Temperature

197.5°F

3 oz Equivalents

80.2

4 oz Equivalents

60.2

5 oz Equivalents

48.1

6 oz Equivalents

40.1

Three-run ranges: finished output 6.929–6.933 kg; usable output 6.822–6.822 kg; service-ready 30.2–30.5 min; batch rate 13.42–13.55 kg/h equivalent.

Manufacturer source · Procedure source

Individual runs: Zojirushi NYC-36ST

Recorded inputs, output and timing — Zojirushi NYC-36ST

Run	Date	Dry-Rice Load (g)	Water Input (g)	Finished Cooked Weight (g)	Usable Finished Output (g)	Cook Cycle (min)	Service-Ready Time (min)	Completion Temperature (°F)
1	2026-08-16	2991	3901	6933	6822	30.2	30.2	197.3
2	2026-08-16	2990	3901	6929	6822	30.3	30.3	197.5
3	2026-08-17	2990	3897	6931	6822	30.5	30.5	197.8

Smaller equipment can fit a foodservice operation's batch size, menu role, footprint, utilities or distributed production. It may provide smaller independent batches, menu-specific rice or secondary production. The cohort is separated here to make its production scale clear.

Performance testing and commercial qualification are separate. The lower-capacity cohort is included to establish measured cooking performance across the category; sanitation listing, equipment certification, warranty eligibility and local code approval remain model-specific procurement requirements.

The cohorts substantially overlap on usable yield. Their Service-Ready Batch Rates do not overlap in this study: the lower-capacity maximum was 6.06 kg/h equivalent, compared with a primary-cohort minimum of 8.05 kg/h equivalent. The defining difference is production scale, not recoverable yield.

All 61 configurations appear below in manufacturer/model order. Shared color or cosmetic variants remain secondary product links. For listings, warranty, sizing, utilities and operating fit, use the Buying Guide and exact-model documentation.

Complete lower-capacity / compact benchmark · three-run meansRated-load white-rice configurations; measured and calculated results are means of three runs. Metric definitions and test conditions.

Model / Configuration	Architecture	Manufacturer Rated CapacityManufacturer specification	Tested Dry-Rice Load (kg)Measured · mean	Finished Cooked Weight (kg)Measured · mean	Usable Finished Output (kg)Measured · mean	Cook Cycle (min)Measured · mean	Service-Ready Time (min)Measured · mean	Service-Ready Batch Rate (kg/h equivalent)Calculated · mean	5 oz Serving EquivalentsCalculated · mean
Cuchen CJE-CD0610US Cuchen Micom Rice Cooker 6 Cup - Baby Food, Steam Dish CUC-CJE-CD0610US Reference mode: Normal White / Sticky White reference program	Micom electric	6 cups / 1.08 L	0.90	2.04	2.01	50.2	50.2	2.40	14.2
Cuchen CJH-PA0604IC Cuchen IH Pressure Rice Cooker Classic - 6 Cup, Easy Dial, Voice Notification, Cast Iron (Gamasot) Inner Pot CUC-CJH-PA0604IC Reference mode: Normal White / Sticky White reference program	IH pressure	6 cups / 1.08 L	0.90	1.98	1.96	35.4	35.4	3.32	13.8
Cuchen CJH-PH0610RCW Cuchen IH Pressure Rice Cooker 6cup Meejak CUC-CJH-PH0610RCW Reference mode: Normal White / Sticky White reference program	IH pressure	6 cups / 1.08 L	0.90	2.00	1.97	36.9	36.9	3.20	13.9
Cuchen CJH-PH1000RCW Cuchen IH Pressure Rice Cooker 10cup Meejak CUC-CJH-PH1000RCW Reference mode: Normal White / Sticky White reference program	IH pressure	10 cups / 1.8 L	1.49	3.33	3.29	39.0	39.0	5.06	23.2
Cuchen CJS-FD1000RV CU PRESSURE RICE COOKER 10cup (rg) CUC-CJS-FD1000RV Reference mode: Normal White / Sticky White reference program	Pressure / programmable electric	10 cups / 1.8 L	1.49	3.31	3.27	44.1	44.1	4.45	23.0
Cuchen CRH-TWK0640WUS Cuchen Brain IH Dual Pressure Rice Cooker, Dyking Coated Inner Pot, 6 Cup CUC-CRH-TWK0640WUS Reference mode: Normal White / Sticky White reference program	IH dual-pressure	6 cups / 1.08 L	0.90	1.97	1.94	30.5	30.5	3.82	13.7
Cuchen CRH-TWK1040WUS Cuchen Brain IH Dual Pressure Rice Cooker, Dyking Coated Inner Pot, 10 Cup CUC-CRH-TWK1040WUS Reference mode: Normal White / Sticky White reference program	IH dual-pressure	10 cups / 1.8 L	1.50	3.28	3.23	32.0	32.0	6.06	22.8
Cuchen CRH-TWS0610PWUS Cuchen IH Dual Pressure Full Stainless Rice Cooker 6 Cup CUC-CRH-TWS0610PWUS Reference mode: Normal White / Sticky White reference program	IH dual-pressure	6 cups / 1.08 L	0.90	1.98	1.94	31.1	31.1	3.74	13.7
Cuchen CRH-TWS1010PWUS Cuchen IH Dual Pressure Full Stainless Rice Cooker 10 Cup CUC-CRH-TWS1010PWUS Reference mode: Normal White / Sticky White reference program	IH dual-pressure	10 cups / 1.8 L	1.49	3.30	3.24	32.8	32.8	5.93	22.9
Cuchen CRT-RPD0610IEWUS Cuchen IH Dual-Pressure Rice Cooker 6 Cup | Full Stainless Inner Pot, PFAS-Free CUC-CRT-RPD0610IEWUS Reference mode: Normal White / Sticky White reference program	IH dual-pressure	6 cups / 1.08 L	0.90	1.99	1.95	32.7	32.7	3.59	13.8
Cuchen CRT-RPD1010IEWUS Cuchen IH Dual-Pressure Rice Cooker 10 Cup | Full Stainless Inner Pot, PFAS-Free CUC-CRT-RPD1010IEWUS Reference mode: Normal White / Sticky White reference program	IH dual-pressure	10 cups / 1.8 L	1.49	3.31	3.26	34.0	34.0	5.75	23.0
Cuchen CRT-RPK1070WUS CU IH-PRESS RICE COOKER 10cup (wt) CUC-CRT-RPK1070WUS Reference mode: Normal White / Sticky White reference program	IH pressure	10 cups / 1.8 L	1.49	3.30	3.26	33.8	33.8	5.78	23.0
Narita / NT NRC-030F NT RICE COOKER/warmer 3cup NAR-NRC-030F Reference mode: Normal one-touch Cook	Conventional electric	4 cup class	0.60	1.39	1.36	28.9	28.9	2.82	9.6
Narita / NT NRC-060F NT RICE COOKER/warmer 6cup NAR-NRC-060F Reference mode: Normal one-touch Cook	Conventional electric	6 cup class	0.90	2.08	2.04	30.0	30.0	4.09	14.4
Narita / NT NRC-100F NT RICE COOKER/warmer 10cup NAR-NRC-100F Reference mode: Normal one-touch Cook	Conventional electric	10 cup class	1.49	3.45	3.40	34.0	34.0	6.00	24.0
Narita / NT NRC-101A NT ELEC. RICE COOKER 1.5cup NAR-NRC-101A Reference mode: Normal one-touch Cook	Conventional electric	1.5 cup class	0.22	0.53	0.52	20.3	20.3	1.55	3.7
Narita / NT NRC-10SS-W NT ELEC. RICE COOKER SS Inner Pan 10cup NAR-NRC-10SSW Reference mode: Normal one-touch Cook	Conventional electric	10 cup class	1.49	3.44	3.37	36.7	36.7	5.51	23.8
Narita / NT NRC-150 NT RICE COOKER/WARMER 3cup NAR-NRC-150 Reference mode: Normal one-touch Cook	Conventional electric	3 cup class	0.45	1.06	1.04	27.8	27.8	2.25	7.4
Tiger JAX-T10U Tiger 5.5-Cup Micom Rice Cooker & Warmer with Tacook - JAX-T10U TIG-JAX-T10U Reference mode: Normal Plain/White	Micom electric	5.5 cups / 0.99 L	0.82	1.88	1.86	55.6	55.6	2.00	13.1
Tiger JAX-T18U Tiger 10-Cup Micom Rice Cooker & Warmer with Tacook - JAX-T18U TIG-JAX-T18U Reference mode: Normal Plain/White	Micom electric	10 cups / 1.8 L	1.49	3.40	3.36	60.4	60.4	3.33	23.7
Tiger JBS-A55UKY TIGER Microcomputer Controlled Rice Cooker / Warmer, 3 Cup, Black, PFAS-Free TIG-JBS-A55U Reference mode: Normal Plain/White	Micom electric	3 cups / 0.54 L	0.45	1.03	1.02	57.4	57.4	1.06	7.2
Tiger JBT-B10U TIGER Micom Rice Cookers with Ceramic Coated Inner Pans, Made in Japan, 5.5-Cup TIG-JBT-B10U Reference mode: Normal Plain/White	Micom electric	5.5 cups / 0.99 L	0.82	1.88	1.85	57.0	57.0	1.95	13.1
Tiger JBT-B18U TIGER Micom Rice Cookers with Ceramic Coated Inner Pans, Made in Japan, 10-Cup TIG-JBT-B18U Reference mode: Normal Plain/White	Micom electric	10 cups / 1.8 L	1.49	3.41	3.37	65.2	65.2	3.10	23.7
Tiger JKT-D10U TG IH RICE COOKER micom 5.5cup TIG-JKT-D10U Reference mode: Normal Plain/White	Induction heating (IH)	5.5 cups / 0.99 L	0.82	1.87	1.85	49.5	49.5	2.24	13.0
Tiger JNP-0550-FL Tiger 3-Cup Rice Cooker & Warmer, Floral White - JNP-0550-FL TIG-JNP-0550-FL Reference mode: Normal Plain/White	Conventional electric	3 cups / 0.54 L	0.45	1.05	1.03	28.1	28.1	2.20	7.3
Tiger JNP-S10HU Tiger Rice Cooker JNP 5.5 Cup, Made in Japan TIG-JNP-S10HU Reference mode: Normal Plain/White	Conventional electric	5.5 cups / 0.99 L	0.82	1.89	1.86	29.6	29.6	3.76	13.1
Tiger JNP-S15HU Tiger Rice Cooker JNP 8 Cup. Made in Japan TIG-JNP-S15HU Reference mode: Normal Plain/White	Conventional electric	8 cups / 1.44 L	1.20	2.74	2.70	35.6	35.6	4.55	19.0
Tiger JNP-S55HU Tiger Rice Cooker JNP 3 Cup, Made in Japan TIG-JNP-S55HU Reference mode: Normal Plain/White	Conventional electric	3 cups / 0.54 L	0.45	1.04	1.02	28.7	28.7	2.14	7.2
Tiger JNP1000-FL Tiger Rice Cooker/Warmer 5.5 Cup, Flower, Made in Japan TIG-JNP1000-FL Reference mode: Normal Plain/White	Conventional electric	5.5 cups / 0.99 L	0.82	1.89	1.86	29.3	29.3	3.82	13.2
Tiger JNP1800-FL Tiger Rice Cooker/Warmer 10 Cup, Flower, Made in Japan TIG-JNP1800-FL Reference mode: Normal Plain/White	Conventional electric	10 cups / 1.8 L	1.49	3.43	3.38	36.0	36.0	5.63	23.8
Tiger JPW-G10U TG IH RICE COOKER 5.5CUP TIG-JPW-G10U Reference mode: Normal Plain/White	Induction heating (IH)	5.5 cups / 0.99 L	0.82	1.88	1.85	50.4	50.4	2.21	13.1
Tiger JPW-G18U TG IH RICE COOKER 10CUP TIG-JPW-G18U Reference mode: Normal Plain/White	Induction heating (IH)	10 cups / 1.8 L	1.49	3.40	3.36	53.1	53.1	3.80	23.7
Zojirushi NHS-06BA Zojirushi Rice Cooker 3-Cup, On-the-go, Simple Switch - Black ZOJ-NHS-06BA Reference mode: Normal White Rice / standard program	Conventional electric	3 cups / 0.54 L	0.45	1.06	1.05	29.6	29.6	2.12	7.4
Zojirushi NHS-10BA, NHS-10WB Zojirushi Rice Cooker/Steamer 6 Cup, On-the-go, Simple Switch - White Equivalent PDP variant · same performance record Zojirushi Rice Cooker/Steamer 6 Cup, On-the-go, Simple Switch - White ZOJ-NHS-10 Reference mode: Normal White Rice / standard program	Conventional electric	6 cups / 1.08 L	0.90	2.07	2.04	31.8	31.8	3.85	14.4
Zojirushi NHS-18WB Zojirushi Rice Cooker/Steamer 10 Cup, Simple Switch - White ZOJ-NHS-18WB Reference mode: Normal White Rice / standard program	Conventional electric	10 cups / 1.8 L	1.50	3.41	3.36	42.8	42.8	4.71	23.7
Zojirushi NL-AAC10-CA Zojirushi Rice Cooker Micom 5.5 Cup, Made in Japan ZOJ-NL-AAC10-CA Reference mode: Normal White Rice / standard program	Micom electric	5.5 cups / 0.99 L	0.82	1.88	1.85	61.3	61.3	1.81	13.1
Zojirushi NL-AAC18-CA Zojirushi Micom Rice Cooker & Warmer 10 Cup, Made in Japan ZOJ-NL-AAC18-CA Reference mode: Normal White Rice / standard program	Micom electric	10 cups / 1.8 L	1.49	3.41	3.36	65.6	65.6	3.08	23.7
Zojirushi NL-BAC05-SB ZO RICE COOKER MICOM 3Cup ZOJ-NL-BAC05-SB Reference mode: Normal White Rice / standard program	Micom electric	3 cups / 0.54 L	0.45	1.03	1.01	58.6	58.6	1.04	7.1
Zojirushi NL-DCC10-CP ZO RICE COOKER/WARMER 5.5 cups (bg) ZOJ-NL-DCC10-CP Reference mode: Normal White Rice / standard program	Micom electric	5.5 cups / 0.99 L	0.82	1.89	1.86	54.6	54.6	2.04	13.1
Zojirushi NL-DCC18-CP ZO RICE COOKER/WARMER 10cups (bg) ZOJ-NL-DCC18-CP Reference mode: Normal White Rice / standard program	Micom electric	10 cups / 1.8 L	1.49	3.42	3.37	57.3	57.3	3.53	23.8
Zojirushi NL-EJC10WA ZOJIRUSHI Micom Rice Cooker & Warmer - Up to 5.5 cups / 1.0 liter ZOJ-NL-EJC10WA Reference mode: Normal White Rice / standard program	Micom electric	5.5 cups / 0.99 L	0.82	1.88	1.86	59.5	59.5	1.87	13.1
Zojirushi NL-EJC18WA ZOJIRUSHI Micom Rice Cooker & Warmer - Up to 10 cups / 1.8 liters ZOJ-NL-EJC18WA Reference mode: Normal White Rice / standard program	Micom electric	10 cups / 1.8 L	1.49	3.42	3.37	61.7	61.7	3.28	23.8
Zojirushi NL-GAC10-BM Zojirushi Umami® Micom\r\nRice Cooker & Warmer 5.5 Cup, Made in Japan ZOJ-NL-GAC10-BM Reference mode: Normal White Rice / standard program	Micom electric	5.5 cups / 0.99 L	0.82	1.90	1.87	56.3	56.3	2.00	13.2
Zojirushi NL-GAC18-BM Zojirushi Umami® Micom Rice Cooker & Warmer 10 Cup, Made in Japan ZOJ-NL-GAC18-BM Reference mode: Normal White Rice / standard program	Micom electric	10 cups / 1.8 L	1.49	3.44	3.39	59.5	59.5	3.42	23.9
Zojirushi NP-GBC05-XT ZO IH RICE COOKER S/S 3CUP NP-GBC05-XT ZOJ-NP-GBC05-XT Reference mode: Normal White Rice / standard program	Induction heating (IH)	3 cups / 0.54 L	0.45	1.03	1.01	55.5	55.5	1.09	7.1
Zojirushi NP-HCC10 Zojirushi IH Rice Cooker Micom 5.5 Cup, Made in Japan ZOJ-NP-HCC10 Reference mode: Normal White Rice / standard program	Induction heating (IH)	5.5 cups / 0.99 L	0.82	1.89	1.86	52.9	52.9	2.11	13.1
Zojirushi NP-HCC18 Zojirushi IH Rice Cooker Micom 10 Cup, Made in Japan ZOJ-NP-HCC18 Reference mode: Normal White Rice / standard program	Induction heating (IH)	10 cups / 1.8 L	1.49	3.41	3.37	55.8	55.8	3.62	23.8
Zojirushi NP-NWC10-XB Zojirushi Pressure IH Rice Cooker & Warmer 5.5 Cup, Made in Japan ZOJ-NP-NWC10-XB Reference mode: Normal White Rice / standard program	Pressure induction heating	5.5 cups / 0.99 L	0.82	1.86	1.84	53.7	53.7	2.05	13.0
Zojirushi NP-NWC18-XB Zojirushi Pressure IH Rice Cooker & Warmer 10 Cup, Made in Japan ZOJ-NP-NWC18-XB Reference mode: Normal White Rice / standard program	Pressure induction heating	10 cups / 1.8 L	1.49	3.36	3.31	55.5	55.5	3.59	23.4
Zojirushi NS-LHC05XT ZO ELEC. RICE COOKER MICOM 3cup ZOJ-NS-LHC05XT Reference mode: Normal White Rice / standard program	Micom electric	3 cups / 0.54 L	0.45	1.03	1.01	57.0	57.0	1.06	7.1
Zojirushi NS-RPC10-FJ, NS-RPC10-HM ZO RICE COOKER & WARMER 5.5cup Equivalent PDP variant · same performance record ZO RICE COOKER & WARMER 5.5cup (mg) ZOJ-NS-RPC10 Reference mode: Normal White Rice / standard program	Conventional electric	5.5 cups / 0.99 L	0.82	1.91	1.88	30.4	30.4	3.72	13.3
Zojirushi NS-RPC18-FJ, NS-RPC18-HM ZO RICE COOKER & WARMER 10cup Equivalent PDP variant · same performance record ZO RICE COOKER & WARMER 10cup (mg) ZOJ-NS-RPC18 Reference mode: Normal White Rice / standard program	Conventional electric	10 cups / 1.8 L	1.49	3.46	3.41	39.9	39.9	5.13	24.0
Zojirushi NS-TSC10XJ ZO RICE COOKER S/S MICOM 5.5CUP ZOJ-NS-TSC10XJ Reference mode: Normal White Rice / standard program	Micom electric	5.5 cups / 0.99 L	0.82	1.90	1.87	65.3	65.3	1.71	13.2
Zojirushi NS-TSC18XJ ZO RICE COOKER S/S MICOM 10CUP ZOJ-NS-TSC18XJ Reference mode: Normal White Rice / standard program	Micom electric	10 cups / 1.8 L	1.49	3.44	3.39	68.4	68.4	2.97	23.9
Zojirushi NS-ZCC10WZ Zojirushi Rice Cooker Neuro Fuzzy Micom 5.5 Cup, Made in Japan ZOJ-NS-ZCC10WZ Reference mode: Normal White Rice / standard program	Micom electric	5.5 cups / 0.99 L	0.82	1.90	1.87	53.3	53.3	2.11	13.2
Zojirushi NS-ZCC18WZ Zojirushi Rice Cooker Neuro Fuzzy Micom 10 Cup, Made in Japan ZOJ-NS-ZCC18WZ Reference mode: Normal White Rice / standard program	Micom electric	10 cups / 1.8 L	1.49	3.42	3.37	56.1	56.1	3.60	23.8
Zojirushi NW-JEC10BA Zojirushi Pressure Induction Heating Rice Cooker & Warmer - 5.5Cup ZOJ-NW-JEC10BA Reference mode: Normal White Rice / standard program	Pressure induction heating	5.5 cups / 0.99 L	0.82	1.88	1.85	55.3	55.3	2.01	13.0
Zojirushi NW-QAC10 Zojirushi Induction Heating Rice Cooker & Warmer 5.5 Cup, Made in Japan ZOJ-NW-QAC10 Reference mode: Normal White Rice / standard program	Induction heating (IH)	5.5 cups / 0.99 L	0.82	1.87	1.84	51.7	51.7	2.14	13.0
Zojirushi NW-QAC18 Zojirushi Induction Heating Rice Cooker & Warmer 10 Cup, Made in Japan ZOJ-NW-QAC18 Reference mode: Normal White Rice / standard program	Induction heating (IH)	10 cups / 1.8 L	1.49	3.39	3.35	53.9	53.9	3.73	23.6
Zojirushi NW-YNC10-WA Zojirushi Pressure Induction Heating Rice Cooker & Warmer 5.5 Cup, Made in Japan ZOJ-NW-YNC10-WA Reference mode: Normal White Rice / standard program	Pressure induction heating	5.5 cups / 0.99 L	0.82	1.88	1.85	53.7	53.7	2.07	13.1
Zojirushi NW-YNC18-WA Zojirushi Pressure Induction Heating Rice Cooker & Warmer 10 Cup, Made in Japan ZOJ-NW-YNC18-WA Reference mode: Normal White Rice / standard program	Pressure induction heating	10 cups / 1.8 L	1.49	3.39	3.35	56.6	56.6	3.55	23.6

The rated or maximum white-rice load and applicable manufacturer procedure define each configuration's condition. The question is what each cooker produces at that condition, rather than what happens when unlike machines are forced through one universal recipe.

Population, dates and repetitions

The collection snapshot is 2026-09-28. The study includes 74 configurations, 222 valid runs and 77 represented cooker product pages. Recorded test dates span 2026-08-01 through 2026-09-26. Each configuration has three valid runs. Dedicated warmers, accessories and sold-out configurations are excluded.

Published means are arithmetic means of the three run-level values, including derived metrics. Ranges are the observed minimum and maximum across those repetitions. Equivalent cosmetic variants share one configuration and one three-run record.

Test Controls & Reproducibility

ERS standardized the reference condition at each configuration's manufacturer-rated or maximum white-rice load and followed its applicable preparation, water-fill, cooking-program and completion instructions. ERS measured dry-rice mass and cooking-water input separately, repeated each configuration three times, and recorded cook-cycle time, service-ready time, completion temperature, finished cooked weight and usable output for every run.

Water-line procedures remain model-specific. Finished weight covers the completed batch at the service-ready endpoint; usable output is the rice recoverable for normal service after completion and fluffing. A cooked-cup claim is not converted into an output-mass realization percentage.

Two timing endpoints

Cook Cycle runs from cook activation to the equipment's primary completion event, such as burner shutoff or automatic program completion. Service-Ready Time runs from that same activation through any documented mandatory post-cook steam, rest, Keep Warm completion or pressure release.

Washing, loading and external optional or recommended presoak are excluded. Automated preparation after Start remains within the machine cycle. Where the baseline establishes no separate mandatory timed completion phase, service-ready time equals cook-cycle time. A program that already ends ready to serve receives no additional delay.

Capacity, inputs, output and derived metrics

Manufacturer Rated Capacity

Nominal capacity in the manufacturer's stated units and raw/cooked basis. It is not measured finished output.

Tested Dry-Rice Load

Dry-rice mass loaded for the rated-load run, recorded in grams and displayed in kilograms in the comparison tables.

Water Input

Cooking water input recorded separately from dry-rice mass. Rinse or soak retention is not separately quantified.

Finished Output

Total completed-batch mass at the service-ready endpoint, before nonusable material is excluded.

Usable Output

Cooked-rice mass recoverable for normal service after completion and fluffing. It never exceeds finished output.

Cooked Yield Factor

Finished cooked mass ÷ dry-rice mass. Manufacturer-specific water and preparation regimes affect this ratio.

Usable Yield

Usable output ÷ finished cooked output × 100.

Service-Ready Batch Rate

Usable output in kilograms ÷ service-ready time in hours, expressed as kg/h equivalent.

Serving equivalents

Usable output divided by a fixed portion mass: 3 oz = 85.049 g; 4 oz = 113.398 g; 5 oz = 141.748 g; 6 oz = 170.097 g. These are conversion references, not prescribed portions.

Completion Temperature

The recorded rice temperature at service-ready completion, in °F.

Masses are recorded to 1 g; times and temperatures to 0.1 minute and 0.1°F. Published display precision does not change the unrounded means used in calculations. Rinse or soak retention is not separately quantified, so finished mass is interpreted with the preparation method rather than a false strict ceiling of dry rice plus logged water.

Relationship to emerging test standards

The October 17, 2025 ANSI project notice identifies ASTM WK96524 as a proposed commercial rice-cooker performance test method covering energy and water consumption, cooking performance and productivity. It describes a draft scope under development. ANSI Standards Action, page 4.

ERS conducted this study independently. This report does not claim testing under WK96524, ASTM certification, validation or compliance.

• Rated-load condition: partial and minimum-load performance can differ.
• Rice and preparation: cultivar, crop year, milling, initial moisture and manufacturer-specific water, soaking and rest procedures can affect yield and timing. Yield reflects the complete preparation-and-cooking system.
• Single-batch normalization: Service-Ready Batch Rate is not measured sustained back-to-back hourly throughput. Reload time, turnaround, operator tasks and recovery between batches were not separately measured.
• Three repetitions: these means and observed ranges describe the recorded configurations and conditions, not population-level reliability or every installation.
• Measured dimensions: the report does not test energy efficiency, holding performance, taste/texture, cleaning, durability, reliability or total cost of ownership. Completion temperature is not a holding-performance or food-safety assessment.
• Model-level interpretation: an individual IH, gas or electric result does not establish universal superiority for that technology.
• Assortment snapshot: the study describes the recorded active assortment and performance-equivalence groups. Current specifications, listings, installation requirements and availability belong to product documentation.

Publisher / research attribution

Eden Restaurant Supply

Date

September 2026

Study population

74 configurations · 222 runs · three per configuration

Cohorts

13 primary · 61 lower-capacity / compact

Collection snapshot

2026-09-28

Evidence basis

Manufacturer specifications and procedures, normalized comparisons, measured observations and derived results

Correction policy

ERS maintains the benchmark as a versioned research record. A material source, arithmetic, product-identification or test-data correction updates the affected model record, tables, research data and correction history together.

Correction history: No published corrections logged.

Suggested citation

Eden Restaurant Supply. Commercial Rice Cooker Performance Benchmark: Tested Capacity, Cooked Yield, Cook Time & Production. September 2026. Research by Eden Restaurant Supply.

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Use this benchmark to compare rated-load inputs, usable batch size, time to service, portion equivalents and scaling across related models. Use the Commercial Rice Cooker Buying Guide for sizing, architecture, utilities, listings, installation, support and operating fit.

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