how much coffee grounds for 12 cups

For a standard 12-cup drip coffee maker, a good starting point is 24 tablespoons of coffee grounds — about 1 1/2 cups or 120 grams. That amount is a common recommendation for a full 12-cup pot.

Quick Scoop

If you like to adjust by strength:

• Mild: 12 tablespoons.
• Medium: 24 tablespoons.
• Strong: 24 to 30 tablespoons.

Easy Rule

A simple rule is 1 to 2 tablespoons per 6-ounce cup. For 12 cups, that works out to 24 tablespoons total as the standard middle ground.

If you want, I can also convert this for grams, scoops, or a specific coffee maker size.