Coffee to Water Ratio Calculator
Coffee to Water Ratio Calculator
Welcome to the coffee to water ratio calculator that helps measure the optimal proportion of coffee grounds to water for the perfect brew using Coffee (g) = Water (g) / Ratio formula.
Espresso Brewing Calculation
- Ratio: 1:2 (intense concentration)
- Water: 60ml
- Coffee Grounds: 30g
Pour-Over Brewing Calculation
- Ratio: 1:16 (balanced extraction)
- Water: 500ml
- Coffee Grounds: 31.25g
French Press Brewing Calculation
- Ratio: 1:12 (stronger brew)
- Water: 360ml
- Coffee Grounds: 30g
Coffee to Water Ratio Conversion Chart
| Brewing Method | Coffee to Water Ratio | Water Volume (ml) | Coffee Grounds (g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Espresso | 1:2 | 30 | 15 |
| Espresso | 1:2 | 60 | 30 |
| Espresso | 1:2 | 90 | 45 |
| Pour-Over | 1:15 | 250 | 16.67 |
| Pour-Over | 1:16 | 300 | 18.75 |
| Pour-Over | 1:16 | 500 | 31.25 |
| French Press | 1:12 | 360 | 30 |
| French Press | 1:12 | 720 | 60 |
| French Press | 1:12 | 1000 | 83.33 |
| AeroPress | 1:15 | 200 | 13.33 |
| AeroPress | 1:16 | 250 | 15.63 |
| Cold Brew | 1:4 | 1000 | 250 |
Coffee to Water Ratio Conversion Formula
The formula for coffee-to-water ratio calculation is:
Coffee Weight = Total Water Volume ÷ Ratio Factor- Total Water Volume: Measured in milliliters (ml)
- Ratio Factor: Represents the water-to-coffee proportion
- Coffee Weight: Calculated in grams (g)
- Desired Water Volume: 500ml
- Preferred Ratio: 1:16
- Calculation: 500 ÷ 16 = 31.25g of coffee grounds
How to Calculate Coffee to Water Ratio?
- Choose Brewing Method
- Different methods require varied ratios.
- Espresso needs a concentrated 1:2 ratio.
- Pour-over typically uses 1:16.
- French Press works well with 1:12.
- Measure Water Volume
- Use a digital scale for accuracy.
- Measure desired brewing volume in milliliters.
- Apply Conversion Formula
- Divide total water volume by chosen ratio factor.
- Result provides exact coffee ground weight.
- Brewing Method: Pour-over
- Water Volume: 300ml
- Ratio: 1:16
- Calculation: 300 ÷ 16 = 18.75g of coffee grounds
What is the Coffee to Water Ratio?
The coffee-to-water ratio represents the connection between coffee grounds and water during brewing.
- 1:10: Strong, intense brew
- 1:15: Balanced, medium strength
- 1:18: Light, subtle flavor
- 1:2: Concentrated (espresso)
What is the Correct Coffee to Water Ratio?
The standard “golden ratio” for coffee brewing is 1:16 to 1:18 (coffee to water). This means:
- For every 1 gram of coffee, use 16-18 grams of water.
- For typical home brewing, this translates to:
- 2 tablespoons coffee (10g) per 6 oz water
- 60g coffee per 1 liter water
You can adjust this based on preference:
- Stronger coffee: 1:15 ratio
- Weaker coffee: 1:17 ratio
- Cold brew: 1:8 ratio
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