Coffee Water Ratio Calculator
Determine how much water to use for a given amount of coffee grounds and desired brew ratio. Enter the coffee mass and brew ratio to get the water mass needed.
Examples
- 20 g coffee at 15 ⇒ 300 g water
- 30 g coffee at 16 ⇒ 480 g water
FAQ
What is brew ratio?
It's the amount of water relative to coffee grounds.
Can I use ounces?
Convert ounces to grams before using the calculator.
Does grind size matter?
Grind affects extraction but not the ratio calculation.
Is this for hot or cold brew?
It works for any method as long as ratio is specified.
Additional Information
- A 1:15 ratio means 15 g of water per gram of coffee.
- One gram of water is approximately one milliliter.