weighing coffee
- 14 May 2025In short: Count on 1 coffee scoop (7 grams) of ground coffee per 125 ml of water, so per cup. For 4 cups: 28 grams, for 10 cups: 70 grams, for a full pot (±1 litre): 60-70 grams (9-10 scoops).
For one cup of coffee, on average you use one coffee scoop of 7 grams of ground coffee to about 125 ml of water. Love stronger coffee? Use a bit more, and for a milder cup a bit less.
There's some nuance to it: the ideal ratio also depends on your personal taste and the way you brew. Here we explain exactly how many scoops you need for different brewing methods and share handy tips to make your coffee moment even better.
Find out below how many grams of ground coffee beans you need for multiple cups of coffee.
How many grams of ground coffee do you need?
Number of cups Ground coffee (grams) Number of coffee scoops 1 cup 7 grams 1 scoop 2 cups 14 grams 2 scoops 4 cups 28 grams 4 scoops 6 cups 42 grams 6 scoops 8 cups 56 grams 8 scoops 10 cups 70 grams 10 scoops 12 cups 84 grams 12 scoops Full pot
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