How much coffee for 1.5 liters of water?
Quick answer
For 1.5 liters of water in a pour-over, use 94 g of coffee (1:16 ratio), about 13.5 level tablespoons. For a stronger cup, use 100 g (1:15).
Makes about 10 cups of 150 ml.By method
1.5 liters of water, method by method.
A level tablespoon of ground coffee weighs about 7 g, though it varies with the grind. A scale is always more accurate.
| Method | Ratio | Coffee | Tablespoons | Grind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper filter (Melitta) | 1:15 | 100 g | ≈ 14.5 | Medium |
| Cloth filter | 1:15 | 100 g | ≈ 14.5 | Medium |
| Cold brew (concentrate) | 1:8 | 188 g | ≈ 27 | Coarse |
| Drip coffee maker | 1:17 | 88 g | ≈ 12.5 | Medium |
Questions
How many spoons of coffee for 1.5 liters?
About 13.5 level tablespoons (94 g) for pour-over, at a 1:16 ratio.
And in a French press?
In a French press, use 100 g (1:15 ratio), coarse grind, 4 minutes of steeping.