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Drip coffee maker coffee ratio

Start at 1:17 — 1 g of coffee for every 17 g of water. Typical range 1:16–1:18 (SCA Golden Cup ≈ 1:18).

Ratio
1:17
1:16–1:18 (SCA Golden Cup ≈ 1:18)
350 g water
20.6 g
coffee
500 g water
29.4 g
coffee
750 g water
44.1 g
coffee

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Drip coffee maker: coffee for common amounts

WaterCoffee at 1:17In the cup (approx.)
250 g (8.5 fl oz)14.7 g221 ml
350 g (11.8 fl oz)20.6 g309 ml
500 g (16.9 fl oz)29.4 g441 ml
750 g (25.4 fl oz)44.1 g662 ml
1000 g (33.8 fl oz)58.8 g882 ml

Source for the ratio: sca.coffee. 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 1:17 — 1 g of coffee for every 17 g of water. Typical range: 1:16–1:18 (SCA Golden Cup ≈ 1:18).

About 29 g of coffee at 1:17.

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