Rice Test Instructions
How to Do the Rice Test
The Rice Test is a fast and easy way to get an idea of how you would look with different sizes of breast implants. Just follow the instructions below to make your "rice implants" or "rice sizers," based on the amount of rise used to simulate different cc volumes. After making your homemade sizers, place them inside of a sports bra to begin to get an idea of how you can enhance your figure with breast augmentation.
The Rice Test is a general guide for breast augmentation sizing only. It should mostly be considered as a way to begin educating yourself about breast implants while preparing for your cosmetic surgery consultation with a Plastic Surgeon experienced in performing breast procedures.
Making Your Rice Implant Sizers
To make your homemade breast implants:
- Cut a 12-inch length of pantyhose (do not use the foot portion).
- Tie a knot in one end.
- Fill the length with rice according to the chart below.
- Tie the open end so that the rice sits fairly loosely and will conform to the breast shape when placed inside a bra.
Table of Simulated Implant Volumes
| Rice Amount | Simulated Implant Volume |
|---|---|
| 0.53 cup | 125 cc |
| 0.63 cup | 150 cc |
| 0.74 cup | 175 cc |
| 0.85 cup | 200 cc |
| 0.95 cup | 225 cc |
| 1.06 cups | 250 cc |
| 1.16 cups | 275 cc |
| 1.27 cups | 300 cc |
| 1.37 cups | 325 cc |
| 1.48 cups | 350 cc |
| 1.59 cups | 375 cc |
| 1.8 cups | 425 cc |
| 2.01 cups | 475 cc |
| 2.22 cups | 525 cc |
| 2.43 cups | 575 cc |
| 2.64 cups | 625 cc |
| 2.96 cups | 700 cc |
Simulated Volumes for Sientra Breast Implants:
| Rice Amount | Simulated Implant Volume |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 245 cc |
| 1.25 cups | 285 cc |
| 1.33 cups | 315 cc |
| 1.50 cups | 355 cc |
| 1.66 cups | 380 cc |
| 1.75 cups | 410 cc |
| 2 cups | 465 cc |
| 2.25 cups | 545 cc |
| 2.33 cups | 550 cc |
| 2.50 cups | 595 cc |
| 2.75 cups | 655 cc |
| 3 cups | 695 cc |
Rice Test Tips
- When you try different sizes, pour the rice back into the measuring cup and remeasure.
- Try on different shirts, blouses and swimsuit tops.
- Wear your "rice implants" around the house.
- Look at your contour in the mirror.
- Think about how you might look and feel with breast implants of various sizes.
- Remember that breast implant volumes don't necessarily equal a certain bra cup size. For example, a "D" cup for one woman could be a "C" cup for someone else.
- Ziploc bags can be used instead of stockings, but stockings are usually more comfortable and conform more easily into shape when placed inside your bra. Other fillers that can be used include oatmeal, instant potato flakes and grits.