What is the right total fill weight for a standard 12-inch burrito?

Question

I keep getting blowouts and I suspect I am overfilling but I do not have a good reference point. Most recipes just say things like 'a cup of beans and some rice' which is not useful for understanding the actual weight.

Is there a generally accepted fill weight range for a standard 12-inch flour tortilla? And does the weight limit change with tortilla brand or thickness?

fill_weight_obsessed · Answer

220 to 280 grams is the sweet spot for a standard 12-inch flour tortilla. Over 300 grams is where blowouts start becoming frequent. I have tracked 200 burritos over three months and the 300g threshold holds consistently. Scale your fills — a kitchen scale is the single best investment for burrito consistency.

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