For a standard brewed cup, a good starting point is about 8 to 10 grams of ground coffee per 5 to 6 fl oz cup , which is roughly 1 to 2 tablespoons depending on grind and bean density.

Quick scoop

  • Mild coffee: 7–8 g per cup
  • Balanced coffee: 8–10 g per cup
  • Stronger coffee: 10–12 g per cup

Easy rule

A widely used brewing ratio is 1:17 to 1:18 — that means 1 gram of coffee for every 17–18 grams of water.

Handy examples

  • 1 cup (5 fl oz / 150 ml): about 8.3 g coffee
  • 8 cups: about 67 g coffee
  • 10 cups: about 83 g coffee
  • 12 cups: about 100 g coffee

One important note

When coffee guides say “cup,” they often mean 5–6 ounces , not a full kitchen mug.

If you want, I can also give you the exact amount for drip, French press, or espresso.