Free Coffee Tools

Free Coffee Calculators and Tools

Enter your numbers, get the measurements.

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Espresso

Set a target shot weight, then diagnose the shot you actually pulled.

Dose in grams, shot style gives Target yield, ratio, typical shot time

Example 18 g dose at 1:2 36 g in the cup

Dose, target ratio, actual time and yield gives On target or too fast / slow, plus what to change

Example 18 g in, 36 g out, 28 s On target

Filter and pour-over

Coffee-to-water ratios for drip, pour-over, French press and AeroPress.

Water or coffee amount, strength gives Grams of coffee, ml of water, cups

Example 720 ml water at 1:16 45 g coffee

Coffee in grams, strength gives Total water, bloom water, brew time

Example 20 g coffee at 1:16 320 g water

Press size, strength gives Grams of coarse coffee, water, steep time

Example 17 oz (500 ml) press at 1:13.5 37 g coarse coffee

Standard or inverted, coffee in grams, strength gives Total water, bloom water, plunge time

Example 17 g coffee at 1:15 255 g water

Cold brew and moka pot

Batch sizes for cold brew and fill amounts for a moka pot.

Batch size, concentrate or ready-to-drink gives Grams of coffee, water, steep time

Example 32 oz batch at 1:5 189 g coffee

Pot size (1 to 12-cup) gives Water and grounds to fill it

Example 6-cup pot 300 ml water, 30 g grounds

Caffeine and grind size

Estimate your daily caffeine, or look up the grind size for any method.

Drink type, servings gives Estimated mg of caffeine and % of 400 mg guidance

Example 2 drip coffees (8 oz) 190 mg (about 48% of 400 mg)

Brew method gives Particle size, texture, grinder setting

Example Drip / pour-over 600 to 800 microns, medium

Starting ratios by method

A first guess; the calculator sizes your batch.

Guides that go with these tools

Read the method, then measure it.

How to Dial In Espresso: Beginner MethodHow to

Espresso5 min read

How to Dial In Espresso: Beginner Method

Learn how to dial in espresso: a starting recipe, grind changes by shot time and taste, and fixes for sour or bitter shots.

How Hard Should You Tamp Espresso? (Pressure)How to

Espresso4 min read

How Hard Should You Tamp Espresso? (Pressure)

How hard to tamp espresso: 15–30 lbs is enough, and a level tamp matters more than force. Calibrate espresso tamping pressure step by step.

Bitter Espresso? 6 Fixes That Actually WorkFix a problem

Espresso4 min read

Bitter Espresso? 6 Fixes That Actually Work

Learn how to fix bitter espresso fast: check grind, temperature, yield, channeling, dirty gear and stale beans, one change at a time.

Coffee Grind Size Chart for Every Brew MethodExplained

Grinder5 min read

Coffee Grind Size Chart for Every Brew Method

Coffee grind size chart with micron ranges for espresso, moka pot, AeroPress, pour over, French press and cold brew, plus how to adjust.

How to Make Cold Brew: Ratio & Easy MethodHow to

Brewing4 min read

How to Make Cold Brew: Ratio & Easy Method

Cold brew recipe: 100 g coarse coffee to 800 ml water, steeped 18 hours, then diluted. Includes fixes for bitter or weak batches.

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