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Brew The Perfect
Cup of Coffee

Stop guessing. Use the Golden Ratio to calculate the exact amount of grounds and water for your brewing method.

1:15
Strong / Bold
1:16
SCAA Standard
1:17
Light / Tea-like
1:16
Strong (1:12) Standard (1:16) Weak (1:20)
You need
0 g

of coffee grounds

Understanding Coffee Ratios

The "Golden Ratio" for coffee is typically considered 1:15 to 1:18. This means for every 1 gram of coffee, you use 15-18 grams (or ml) of water.

Brewing Methods & Ratios

Why Measure by Weight?

A "scoop" of coffee can vary wildly in weight depending on the roast level and grind size. Dark roasts are less dense than light roasts. For consistency, always use a gram scale!