How much coffee for 1 liter of water?
Quick answer
For 1 liter of water in a pour-over, use 63 g of coffee (1:16 ratio), about 9 level tablespoons. For a stronger cup, use 67 g (1:15).
Makes about 6.5 cups of 150 ml.By method
1 liter 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pour-over (V60) | 1:16 | 63 g | ≈ 9 | Medium-fine |
| Paper filter (Melitta) | 1:15 | 67 g | ≈ 9.5 | Medium |
| Cloth filter | 1:15 | 67 g | ≈ 9.5 | Medium |
| French press | 1:15 | 67 g | ≈ 9.5 | Coarse |
| Chemex | 1:16 | 63 g | ≈ 9 | Medium-coarse |
| Cold brew (concentrate) | 1:8 | 125 g | ≈ 18 | Coarse |
| Drip coffee maker | 1:17 | 59 g | ≈ 8.5 | Medium |
Questions
How many spoons of coffee for 1 liter?
About 9 level tablespoons (63 g) for pour-over, at a 1:16 ratio.
And in a French press?
In a French press, use 67 g (1:15 ratio), coarse grind, 4 minutes of steeping.