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Coffee Brew Timer for Pour Over, V60 & Chemex
Pick a brew method and dose, press start, and the timer tells you when to pour, the scale reading to pour to, and what comes next.
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Brew with a pour over timer
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- 0:00 · Bloom to 50 gPour gently to wet every ground, then swirl.
- 0:45 · First pour to 185 gSlow spiral from the centre outward.
- 1:30 · Second pour to 320 gSame spiral, then a gentle swirl to flatten the bed.
- 3:00 · Drawdown doneAim to finish between 2:30 and 3:30.
Ready
V600:00
Step
Bloom
Scale target
50 g
Next
First pour at 0:45
Next: Pour gently to wet every ground, then swirl.
The math behind the calculator
Each recipe scales its scale readings from your dose: total water = dose × the method's ratio, the bloom is 2 to 2.5× the dose, and the pours split the rest.
Step times are common starting points for each method, not rules. Use them to keep brews consistent, then adjust grind if the total time drifts.
How to use the result
- 1Pick your method and dose.
- 2Put the brewer on a scale and press start.
- 3Pour to each scale reading when the step comes up.
Common mistakes
- Starting the timer after the bloom instead of with it.
- Changing grind and ratio in the same brew.
- Letting French press sit after pressing.
What this calculator assumes
Every fixed figure the maths uses, so you can check the result against your own gear.
- Ratios: V60 1:16, Chemex 1:16, French press 1:14, AeroPress 1:15.
- Water is taken as 1 g per ml, so scale readings in grams equal millilitres.
- Step times are typical starting recipes, not a standard.
- The timer counts real elapsed time from when you press start.
Brew timer recipes at a glance
The starting recipe the timer follows for each method.
| Method | Ratio | Bloom | Target total time |
|---|---|---|---|
| V60 | 1:16 | 2–2.5× dose, 30–45 s | 2:30–3:30 |
| Chemex | 1:16 | 2–2.5× dose, 45 s | 4:00–4:30 |
| French press | 1:14 | None (full pour) | 4:00 steep, press by 5:00 |
| AeroPress | 1:15 | 2× dose, 30 s | About 2:00 |
What does your brew time tell you?
Total time is the quickest check on your grind.
| What happened | Likely cause | Next brew |
|---|---|---|
| Finished well before target, tastes sour or thin | Grind too coarse | Grind one step finer |
| Ran well past target, tastes bitter or dry | Grind too fine, or too many fines | Grind one step coarser |
| Time on target, still weak | Ratio too long | Use more coffee for the same water |
| Time on target, uneven or muddy | Pouring too hard, or uneven bed | Pour gently and swirl after the last pour |
Change one thing per brew. The coffee grind size chart shows where each method usually starts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy.
Do I need a timer to brew coffee?
It helps.
Brew time is the main clue to whether your grind is right, and a step timer makes each pour land at the same moment every time, so you only change one thing between brews.
Can I use the timer with a scale?
Yes, that is how it is designed.
Each step shows a scale reading in grams; pour until the scale shows that number.
How long should French press steep?
Four minutes is the common start.
Break the crust at 4:00, skim, then press and pour at about 5:00 so the coffee stops brewing.
Does the timer keep running if I switch tabs?
Yes.
It counts from when you pressed start, so switching apps or locking the screen briefly does not lose time.
Can I change the ratio?
Each method uses a common starting ratio.
For a different ratio, work out the water in the matching calculator and pour to that total instead.
What should my total brew time be?
About 2:30 to 3:30 for a single V60, 4:00 to 4:30 for a Chemex, around 2:00 for AeroPress and 4:00 plus pressing for French press.
If you land well outside that, change the grind first.
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