How much coffee for 150 ml of water?
Quick answer
For 150 ml of water in a pour-over, use 9 g of coffee (1:16 ratio), about 1.5 level tablespoons. For a stronger cup, use 10 g (1:15).
Makes about 1 cups of 150 ml.By method
150 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 | 9 g | ≈ 1.5 | Medium-fine |
| Paper filter (Melitta) | 1:15 | 10 g | ≈ 1.5 | Medium |
| Cloth filter | 1:15 | 10 g | ≈ 1.5 | Medium |
| French press | 1:15 | 10 g | ≈ 1.5 | Coarse |
| Moka pot | 1:10 | 15 g | ≈ 2 | Medium-fine |
| AeroPress | 1:15 | 10 g | ≈ 1.5 | Medium-fine |
| Chemex | 1:16 | 9 g | ≈ 1.5 | Medium-coarse |
| Iced pour-over (Japanese method) | 1:15 | 10 g | ≈ 1.5 | Medium-fine |
| Drip coffee maker | 1:17 | 9 g | ≈ 1.5 | Medium |
Questions
How many spoons of coffee for 150 ml?
About 1.5 level tablespoons (9 g) for pour-over, at a 1:16 ratio.