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Pour-over (V60, Chemex, Kalita) coffee ratio

Start at 1:16 — 1 g of coffee for every 16 g of water. Typical range 1:15–1:17.

Ratio
1:16
1:15–1:17
350 g water
21.9 g
coffee
500 g water
31.2 g
coffee
750 g water
46.9 g
coffee

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Pour-over (V60, Chemex, Kalita): coffee for common amounts

WaterCoffee at 1:16In the cup (approx.)
250 g (8.5 fl oz)15.6 g219 ml
350 g (11.8 fl oz)21.9 g306 ml
500 g (16.9 fl oz)31.2 g438 ml
750 g (25.4 fl oz)46.9 g656 ml
1000 g (33.8 fl oz)62.5 g875 ml

Source for the ratio: bluebottlecoffee.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 1:16 — 1 g of coffee for every 16 g of water. Typical range: 1:15–1:17.

About 31 g of coffee at 1:16.

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