Standard Moka Pot Ratio: 1:10
Moka Pot Coffee to Water Ratio Calculator
For stovetop Moka pots, use a 1:10 ratio (approx. 15 grams coffee per 150 ml water in a standard 3-cup Bialetti). Fill the funnel level without tamping, and fill the boiler up to the safety valve.
Interactive Ratio Adjuster
Grind Size
Fine-Medium (Slightly coarser than espresso)
Water Temp
Pre-boiled hot water (200°F)
Brew Time
3:00 - 4:00 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 Fine-Medium (Slightly coarser than espresso).
2
Preheat water to Pre-boiled hot water (200°F). 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 - 4:00 minutes.
Standard Servings Quick Reference Chart
| Serving Size | Water (ml / g) | Water (fl oz) | Coffee Grounds (Grams) | Level Scoops (~10g) | Level Tablespoons (~5g) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Should you tamp coffee in a Moka pot?
Never tamp coffee in a Moka pot. Tamping creates excessive pressure that can trip the safety valve or scorch the coffee into harsh bitterness. Level the grounds flat with your finger.
Why should you fill the Moka pot base with hot water?
Starting with preheated boiling water prevents the Moka pot metal funnel from baking and burning the dry coffee grounds while waiting on the stove.