Coffee ratio

AeroPress coffee ratio

Start at 1:12 — 1 g of coffee for every 12 g of water. Typical range 1:6 (concentrate) – 1:16.

Ratio
1:12
1:6 (concentrate) – 1:16
350 g water
29.2 g
coffee
500 g water
41.7 g
coffee
750 g water
62.5 g
coffee

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AeroPress: coffee for common amounts

WaterCoffee at 1:12In the cup (approx.)
250 g (8.5 fl oz)20.8 g208 ml
350 g (11.8 fl oz)29.2 g292 ml
500 g (16.9 fl oz)41.7 g417 ml
750 g (25.4 fl oz)62.5 g625 ml
1000 g (33.8 fl oz)83.3 g833 ml

Source for the ratio: counterculturecoffee.com. The grounds keep roughly twice their weight in water (Barista Hustle), so the cup is smaller than the water you pour.

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Last reviewed: 2026-10-04 · Disclaimer

FAQ

Coffee — questions

A typical starting point is 1:12 — 1 g of coffee for every 12 g of water. Typical range: 1:6 (concentrate) – 1:16.

About 42 g of coffee at 1:12.

Yes. A scoop or tablespoon of coffee can vary a lot by roast and grind; a scale gives the same cup every time.