how much ground coffee per cup

Use 1–2 tablespoons of ground coffee per 6 ounces of water, which works out to roughly 1.5–2.5 tablespoons (about 13–15 grams) for a standard 8-ounce mug for a balanced, medium-strength cup.

Quick Scoop (Rule of Thumb)

• For a regular mug (about 8 oz):
  • 1.5–2.5 tablespoons ground coffee, or about 13–15 g.

• For a “coffee maker cup” (often 6 oz):
  • 1–2 tablespoons ground coffee (about 10–15 g).

• In ratio terms:
  • Aim for a coffee-to-water ratio around 1:15–1:17 by weight (1 g coffee per 15–17 g/ml water).

If you like stronger coffee, stay toward 2 tablespoons per 6 oz; if you like it milder, use closer to 1 tablespoon.

Simple Table: Coffee per Cup

Water size	Ground coffee (tbsp)	Approx. grams
6 oz	1–2 tbsp	~10–15 g
8 oz (typical mug)	1.5–2.5 tbsp	~13–15 g
12 oz (large mug)	2–4 tbsp	~20 g

[3] Remember, this is just your starting point: brew once at the “golden” range, then nudge the dose up for bolder flavor or down for a smoother, lighter cup next time.

“Most home baristas start with about 1–2 tablespoons per 6-ounce cup, then tweak the ratio until it tastes just right in their own favorite mug.”

TL;DR: For an 8 oz cup, use about 2 tablespoons (14–15 g) of ground coffee, adjusting slightly stronger or weaker to match your taste.

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