Coffee Brew Ratio
Common coffee:water ratios with a quick water calculator.
18 g
Coffee
288 g
Water
Common ratios
| Method | Ratio | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Espresso | 1:2 | 18 g in, 36 g out |
| Ristretto | 1:1 | Concentrated short shot |
| Lungo | 1:3 | Longer pull |
| Drip / Filter | 1:16 | Strong-medium, SCA Golden Cup ~1:18 |
| Pour Over (V60) | 1:16 | 60–70 g/L |
| Chemex | 1:17 | Slightly cleaner cup |
| AeroPress (inverted) | 1:14 | Stronger, body forward |
| French Press | 1:15 | Immersion, full body |
| Moka Pot | 1:7 | Strong, espresso-adjacent |
| Cold Brew Concentrate | 1:5 | Steep 12–24 h, dilute 1:1 to serve |
About this tool
Reference ratios for espresso, drip, pour-over, AeroPress, French Press and cold brew, plus a small calculator that yields water grams for a chosen ratio and coffee dose.