Coffee Measure Converter

Coffee measurement conversions for ground coffee.

Standard coffee scoop:

• 1 scoop = 2 tablespoons = 10 g of ground coffee
• 1 tablespoon = 5 g of ground coffee
• 1 teaspoon = 1.67 g of ground coffee

Brewing ratios (coffee to water):

• Standard: 1:15 to 1:18 (1 g coffee per 15-18 ml water)
• Strong: 1:12 (1 g coffee per 12 ml water)
• Weak: 1:20 (1 g coffee per 20 ml water)

Common amounts:

• 1 cup of coffee (240 ml): about 14 g = 1.4 scoops
• 4 cups (960 ml): about 56 g = 5.6 scoops
• 12-cup pot: about 168 g = 16.8 scoops

Note: Scoop size and coffee density can vary. These values are based on a standard 2-tbsp coffee scoop.