What does 1:15 mean?
It means 1 part coffee beans to 15 parts water. 20 g beans uses 300 ml water.
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Use brew ratios such as 1:15 to quickly estimate coffee beans, water, and per-cup amounts.
Updated: May 15, 2026
Input
Calculate coffee beans, water, ratio, and per-cup amounts for brewing.
This simple version does not estimate brewed yield, bloom water, or method-specific recommendations.
Result
20g
Coffee beans
300ml
Water
1:15
Ratio
2
Cups
10g
Beans per cup
150ml
Water per cup
Use this as a guide and adjust for your real conditions.
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Water ml = beans g × ratio. Beans g = water ml ÷ ratio. In cups mode, water ml = cups × ml per cup.
It means 1 part coffee beans to 15 parts water. 20 g beans uses 300 ml water.
No. This tool calculates input beans and water only. Brewed yield changes with equipment and bean absorption.
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