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Cold brew concentrate coffee ratio

Start at 1:5.5 — 1 g of coffee for every 5.5 g of water. Typical range Toddy: about 1:5.6, then dilute 1:2.

Ratio
1:5.5
Toddy: about 1:5.6, then dilute 1:2
350 g water
63.6 g
coffee
500 g water
90.9 g
coffee
750 g water
136.4 g
coffee

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Cold brew concentrate: coffee for common amounts

WaterCoffee at 1:5.5In the cup (approx.)
250 g (8.5 fl oz)45.5 g159 ml
350 g (11.8 fl oz)63.6 g223 ml
500 g (16.9 fl oz)90.9 g318 ml
750 g (25.4 fl oz)136.4 g477 ml
1000 g (33.8 fl oz)181.8 g636 ml

Source for the ratio: toddycafe.com. The grounds keep roughly twice their weight in water (Barista Hustle), so the cup is smaller than the water you pour. Toddy dilutes the concentrate 1 part to 2 parts water or milk.

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Last reviewed: 2026-10-04 · Disclaimer

FAQ

Coffee — questions

A typical starting point is 1:5.5 — 1 g of coffee for every 5.5 g of water. Typical range: Toddy: about 1:5.6, then dilute 1:2.

About 91 g of coffee at 1:5.5.

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