| Property | Specification |
| Appearance | Small, oval or round grains, white, brown, or red |
| Color | White, brown, or light yellow (depending on variety) |
| Shape | Elongated, short, medium, or round grain |
| Size (Length) | 5–9 mm (varies with type) |
| Size (Width) | 2–4 mm (varies with type) |
| Density | 1.0–1.2 g/cm³ |
| Weight | 25–30 grams per 100 grains (depends on type) |
| Moisture Content | 12–14% (depending on storage conditions) |
| Texture | Firm and dry or soft and sticky (depending on variety) |
| Flavor | Mild, neutral, or nutty depending on variety |
| Taste | Neutral (white rice), nutty (brown rice) |
| Water Absorption | 2–3 times its volume during cooking |
| Hulling | White rice (hulled and polished), brown rice (unhulled) |
| Starch Content | 70–80% (depends on rice variety) |
| Protein Content | 6-8% |
| Fat Content | 0.5–2% |
| Carbohydrate Content | 70-80% |