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 toEspresso5 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 toEspresso4 min read
How Hard Should You Tamp Espresso? (Pressure)
How hard to tamp espresso: 15β30 lbs is enough, and a level tamp matters more than force. Calibrate espresso tamping pressure step by step.
Fix a problemEspresso4 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.
CompareBrewing4 min read
Drip vs Pour Over: Which Makes Better Coffee?
Drip vs pour over coffee compared on taste, temperature, effort and cost, with a simple rule for which brewer fits your routine.
ExplainedBrewing5 min read
What Is Pour Over Coffee? Method & Easy Recipe
What is pour over coffee? Learn how it works, a starting recipe, grind size and water temperature, and which dripper to buy.
ExplainedGrinder5 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 toBrewing4 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.
How toBrewing4 min read
How to Use a Moka Pot for Smooth, Rich Coffee
How to use a moka pot for smooth stovetop coffee: medium-fine grind, pre-boiled water, medium-low heat, plus fixes for bitter cups.
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