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Coffee to Water Ratio Calculator

Enter your water amount and desired ratio to calculate how much ground coffee to use.

How to use this tool

  1. 1Enter your water amount in milliliters.
  2. 2Enter your desired ratio (like 1:16).
  3. 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.

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