How much coffee for 100 ml of water?
Quick answer
For 100 ml of water in a pour-over, use 6 g of coffee (1:16 ratio), about 1 level tablespoons. For a stronger cup, use 7 g (1:15).
By method
100 ml 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 | 6 g | ≈ 1 | Medium-fine |
| Paper filter (Melitta) | 1:15 | 7 g | ≈ 1 | Medium |
| Cloth filter | 1:15 | 7 g | ≈ 1 | Medium |
| French press | 1:15 | 7 g | ≈ 1 | Coarse |
| Moka pot | 1:10 | 10 g | ≈ 1.5 | Medium-fine |
| AeroPress | 1:15 | 7 g | ≈ 1 | Medium-fine |
| Iced pour-over (Japanese method) | 1:15 | 7 g | ≈ 1 | Medium-fine |
Questions
How many spoons of coffee for 100 ml?
About 1 level tablespoons (6 g) for pour-over, at a 1:16 ratio.