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Coffee Methods

Use about 15 g. ≈ tbsp: 3. Ratio (1:N): 1:16. Brew method: Pour over.

Use about

15 g

≈ tbsp: 3

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Use this when you know the water amount and need repeatable grams. The calculator uses the same rule as the guides: water ml ÷ ratio number = coffee grams, rounded to 0.1 g. Tablespoons are shown only as a fallback, using roughly 5 g per level tablespoon.

Presets this calculator actually uses

Data table
PresetRatioExample outputBest next step
V60 / pour over1:16300 ml → 18.8 gRun the V60 timer
French press1:15300 ml → 20 gRun the French press timer
AeroPress1:14210 ml → 15 gRun the AeroPress timer
Moka pot1:10300 ml → 30 gFill the basket level; do not tamp
Cold brew concentrate1:8800 ml → 100 gDilute finished concentrate before drinking
Espresso yield1:236 g out → 18 g inTreat the number as liquid yield, not brew water

Change ratio only after grind and time are close. If the cup is sour, bitter, or muddy, use the coffee troubleshooter before adding more coffee.

See the full coffee to water ratio guide for method exceptions and taste adjustments.