Coffee to Water Ratio Calculator
Calculate the perfect coffee to water ratio for consistently delicious coffee with any brewing method.
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Coffee Brewing Guide
Recommended Ratios by Method:
- Pour Over: 1:15 to 1:17 (60-66g per liter)
- Drip Coffee: 1:15 to 1:17 (same as pour over)
- French Press: 1:12 to 1:15 (coarser = stronger)
- AeroPress: 1:12 to 1:16 (very flexible)
- Cold Brew: 1:8 to 1:5 (concentrated)
- Espresso: 1:2 (18g in, 36g out)
The Golden Ratio:
The SCA (Specialty Coffee Association) recommends 55g of coffee per liter of water (1:18), but most specialty coffee enthusiasts prefer 1:15 to 1:16.
Tips for Better Coffee:
- Use a scale: Weight is more accurate than volume
- Water quality: Use filtered water, not distilled
- Water temp: 195-205°F (90-96°C) for most methods
- Grind fresh: Grind right before brewing
- Grind size: Match to your brew method
Grind Size Guide:
- Extra fine: Turkish coffee
- Fine: Espresso, Moka pot
- Medium-fine: Pour over, AeroPress
- Medium: Drip coffee
- Coarse: French press, cold brew