1 Cup Coffee = 15 to 16 Grams Coffee Grounds

How Much Coffee Grounds for 1 Cup (Grams & Scoops)

To make one standard 8 oz mug of brewed coffee (250 ml water), you need 15.6 grams of ground coffee at the balanced 1:16 ratio. That equals 1.5 standard coffee scoops (3 tablespoons).

Interactive Ratio Adjuster
Grind Size
Medium
Water Temp
200°F (93°C)
Brew Time
3:00 minutes
Required Coffee Grounds
Ground Coffee Needed
0.0 g
0.0 level scoops (approx. 0.0 tbsp)
Ounces (oz)
0.00 oz
Water (fl oz)
0.0 fl oz
Bloom Water
0 g
Recommended Brew Sequence
1 Weigh 0g of coffee. Grind to Medium.
2 Preheat water to 200°F (93°C). Rinse paper or mesh filter with hot water.
3 Pour 0g water for 45s bloom to release trapped CO2 gases.
4 Complete pour to 0ml. Target total brew finish: 3:00 minutes.

Standard Servings Quick Reference Chart

Serving Size Water (ml / g) Water (fl oz) Coffee Grounds (Grams) Level Scoops (~10g) Level Tablespoons (~5g)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many grams of coffee for 1 mug (8 oz)?
An 8-ounce mug holds 237 to 250 ml of water. At a 1:16 brew ratio, use 15.0 to 15.6 grams of ground coffee.
How many tablespoons of coffee for 1 cup?
One level tablespoon of ground coffee weighs approximately 5 grams. For 1 cup (8 oz mug), use 3 level tablespoons (15 grams).

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