How much coffee for 500 ml of water?
Quick answer
For 500 ml of water in a pour-over, use 31 g of coffee (1:16 ratio), about 4.5 level tablespoons. For a stronger cup, use 33 g (1:15).
Makes about 3.5 cups of 150 ml.By method
500 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 | 31 g | ≈ 4.5 | Medium-fine |
| Paper filter (Melitta) | 1:15 | 33 g | ≈ 4.5 | Medium |
| Cloth filter | 1:15 | 33 g | ≈ 4.5 | Medium |
| French press | 1:15 | 33 g | ≈ 4.5 | Coarse |
| Moka pot | 1:10 | 50 g | ≈ 7 | Medium-fine |
| Chemex | 1:16 | 31 g | ≈ 4.5 | Medium-coarse |
| Cold brew (concentrate) | 1:8 | 63 g | ≈ 9 | Coarse |
| Iced pour-over (Japanese method) | 1:15 | 33 g | ≈ 4.5 | Medium-fine |
| Drip coffee maker | 1:17 | 29 g | ≈ 4 | Medium |
Questions
How many spoons of coffee for 500 ml?
About 4.5 level tablespoons (31 g) for pour-over, at a 1:16 ratio.
And in a French press?
In a French press, use 33 g (1:15 ratio), coarse grind, 4 minutes of steeping.