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Pour over coffee ratio
Pour over recipes often use a 1:16 coffee ratio — about 18 g coffee for 288 ml water (two small cups). Pour in slow circles for even extraction.
Pour over
Coffee to water ratio
Coffee
20 g
4 tbsp
Water
320 ml
10.8 fl oz
Cups
1.35
US cups
Ratio
1:16
by weight
How the pour over ratio works
Pour over ratios are coffee-to-water by weight. At 1:16, 18 g of coffee needs 288 ml of water. Because you control the pour, grind and flow rate matter as much as the ratio — keep 1:15–1:17 and change grind first if the cup tastes off. Works the same for V60, Kalita Wave, and similar cones.
Pour over tips
- Medium-fine grind suits most cone drippers.
- Rinse the paper filter and preheat the dripper before brewing.
- Total brew time of 2:30–3:30 is a good target for 300 ml.
How much coffee for pour over?
Common pour over brew sizes at 1:16 for V60, Kalita, and other cones.
| Brew size | Coffee | Water |
|---|---|---|
| One small cup | 15.6 g (3.1 tbsp) | 250 ml (1.05 cups) |
| V60 size 01 | 18.8 g (3.8 tbsp) | 300 ml (1.27 cups) |
| Two cups | 31.3 g (6.3 tbsp) | 500 ml (2.11 cups) |
| V60 size 02 | 46.9 g (9.4 tbsp) | 750 ml (3.16 cups) |
Compare every method in the coffee to water ratio chart or check the grind size chart for Pour over.
Frequently asked questions
What ratio for pour over coffee?+
Pour over typically uses 1:16 — about 18 g coffee for 288 ml water. V60 and Kalita Wave recipes often land between 1:15 and 1:17 depending on grind and pour speed.
Pour over coffee ratio grams?+
Weigh coffee in grams for consistency. A single 10 oz cup (296 ml) at 1:16 needs about 18.5 g coffee. The calculator converts tablespoons if you do not have a scale.
How much water for 20 g coffee pour over?+
At 1:16, 20 g coffee needs 320 ml water. Pour in a bloom first (2× coffee weight), then slow spirals to hit your target weight on a scale.
Pour over vs drip coffee ratio?+
Manual pour over and automatic drip both work well at 1:16 to 1:17. Pour over gives you more control over flow rate and extraction time.