How much coffee for 300 ml of water?
Quick answer
For 300 ml of water in a pour-over, use 19 g of coffee (1:16 ratio), about 2.5 level tablespoons. For a stronger cup, use 20 g (1:15).
Makes about 2 cups of 150 ml.By method
300 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 | 19 g | ≈ 2.5 | Medium-fine |
| Paper filter (Melitta) | 1:15 | 20 g | ≈ 3 | Medium |
| Cloth filter | 1:15 | 20 g | ≈ 3 | Medium |
| French press | 1:15 | 20 g | ≈ 3 | Coarse |
| Moka pot | 1:10 | 30 g | ≈ 4.5 | Medium-fine |
| AeroPress | 1:15 | 20 g | ≈ 3 | Medium-fine |
| Chemex | 1:16 | 19 g | ≈ 2.5 | Medium-coarse |
| Cold brew (concentrate) | 1:8 | 38 g | ≈ 5.5 | Coarse |
| Iced pour-over (Japanese method) | 1:15 | 20 g | ≈ 3 | Medium-fine |
| Drip coffee maker | 1:17 | 18 g | ≈ 2.5 | Medium |
Questions
How many spoons of coffee for 300 ml?
About 2.5 level tablespoons (19 g) for pour-over, at a 1:16 ratio.
And in a French press?
In a French press, use 20 g (1:15 ratio), coarse grind, 4 minutes of steeping.