The recommended amount of ground coffee per cup varies slightly depending on cup size and strength preference, but the general guideline is as follows:
- Use 1 to 2 tablespoons of coffee grounds per 6 ounces of water. For a standard 12-ounce coffee cup, this translates to 2 to 4 tablespoons of coffee grounds
- In grams, this is approximately 15 to 30 grams of coffee per 6 ounces of water , so for a 12-ounce cup, about 30 to 60 grams of coffee is used
- A standard coffee scoop holds about 2 tablespoons of coffee grounds, so for a 12-ounce cup, you would use 2 scoops (4 tablespoons)
- If measuring by weight, a common "golden ratio" is about 10 grams of coffee per 180 ml (6 oz) of water , which is roughly 2 tablespoons per 6 ounces
- For an 8-ounce cup (a common US cup size), the recommendation is about 2 tablespoons of ground coffee
In summary, for a typical coffee cup size (8 to 12 ounces), use about 2 to 4 tablespoons (or 15 to 30 grams per 6 ounces) of ground coffee, adjusting to taste for strength.
Quick Reference
Cup Size (oz)| Coffee Grounds (tbsp)| Coffee Grounds (grams)| Coffee Scoops (2
tbsp each)
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6| 1 - 2| 15 - 30| 0.5 - 1
8| ~2| ~15| 1
12| 2 - 4| 30 - 60| 1 - 2
This ratio provides a strong, flavorful cup but can be adjusted to personal preference by using less or more coffee grounds
