Coffee to water ratio calculator
How much ground coffee to use for each cup: the coffee to water ratio for drip, French press, moka pot, espresso and cold brew.
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Coffee to water ratio calculator: what it is for
Choose the brewing method and enter the water, the coffee you have or the number of cups. The calculator shows how much coffee to use in grams and in tablespoons, at the recommended ratio for each method, such as 1:16 for drip and 1:12 for French press. You can also use a custom ratio.
How to use
- Choose the method.
- Enter the water, the coffee or the cups.
- See the amount of coffee.
When to use it
- Getting your everyday drip coffee right.
- Making coffee for a crowd.
- Making cold brew at home.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ideal ratio for drip coffee?
The most common reference is 1 g of coffee to 15 to 17 g of water, or about 60 g of grounds per liter. Start at 1:16 and adjust: less water makes the coffee stronger.
How many tablespoons of grounds per cup?
A level tablespoon of ground coffee weighs about 6 to 7 g. For a 150 ml (5 oz) cup of drip coffee, use about one and a half tablespoons.
Does water weigh the same as milliliters?
For coffee, yes: 1 ml of water weighs about 1 g, so you can measure the water in ml or on a scale.
Is it really free?
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