Cooking Tools
Coffee to Water Ratio Calculator
Enter your water amount and desired ratio to calculate how much ground coffee to use.
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A 1:16 ratio (1g coffee per 16g water) is a common starting point for drip coffee; go closer to 1:15 for a stronger cup or 1:17-1:18 for a lighter one. Water in ml is treated as grams (1ml water ≈ 1g).
How to use this tool
- 1Enter your water amount in milliliters.
- 2Enter your desired ratio (like 1:16).
- 3See the coffee amount in grams.
Frequently asked questions
What ratio should I start with?+
1:16 (1g coffee per 16g water) is a widely used starting point for drip and pour-over coffee — go stronger (1:15) or lighter (1:17-18) to taste.