Convert Ground Coffee from Cup (US) to Tablespoon

How many tablespoons is 1 US cup of ground coffee?

1 US cup of ground coffee (coffee grounds) is 16 tablespoons. 2 US cups of ground coffee is 32 tablespoons. 1/2 US cup of ground coffee is 8 tablespoons. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • These figures use the US cup (240 ml). A metric cup is slightly larger at 250 ml, so it holds a little more. Use the metric cup converter →
  • Cup sizes are not standard worldwide, so the same cup of an ingredient can weigh more or less depending on the country. What is a cup measurement →
  • A tablespoon here is the 15 ml metric standard, about 16.67 to a metric cup, the same size as a UK tablespoon. A US tablespoon is smaller at 14.79 ml, so US cooks measuring with US spoons need slightly more. An Australian tablespoon is larger at 20 ml, so it holds about a third more. When tablespoon size matters →
  • A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.

Ground coffee is roasted coffee beans milled to a fine or medium powder, used in baking for coffee cakes, tiramisu, mocha frostings, and spice rubs. One metric cup (250 ml) of ground coffee weighs around 90 grams or 3.17 ounces. Recipes typically call for it by the tablespoon or teaspoon, where 1 tsp weighs about 1.8 grams.

Espresso grind packs far more tightly than a coarser drip grind, delivering stronger flavour per teaspoon. Measuring by weight avoids inconsistency between grind sizes when scaling a spice rub or baking recipe.

Also known as

  • coffee grounds
  • drip coffee
  • filter coffee
  • coffee

Instant coffee dissolves directly into batter or liquid without leaving grounds. Use the instant coffee converter for frostings, no-bake slices, and any recipe where undissolved grounds would be a problem. See our Instant Coffee converter.

Out of ground coffee? See ground coffee substitutes →

No measuring cups? The tool below gets you close. For consistent results, grab a measuring cup set.

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Common Ground Coffee Conversions

Here are the most common ground coffee conversions from cups (US) to tablespoons.

Cups (US)Tablespoons
0.25 cups (US)4 tbsp
0.5 cups (US)8 tbsp
0.75 cups (US)12 tbsp
1 cup (US)16 tbsp
1.25 cups (US)20 tbsp
1.5 cups (US)24 tbsp
2 cups (US)32 tbsp
2.5 cups (US)40 tbsp
3 cups (US)48 tbsp

Ground Coffee Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting ground coffee from Cup (US) to Tablespoon and other measurements.

cup(US)tbspcupgramsouncestsp
0.25 cup (US)4 tbsp0.24 cup21.6 g0.76 oz12 tsp
0.5 cup (US)8 tbsp0.48 cup43.2 g1.52 oz24 tsp
1 cup (US)16 tbsp0.96 cup86.4 g3.04 oz48 tsp
2 cup (US)32 tbsp1.92 cup172.8 g6.09 oz96 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tablespoons is 1 US cup of ground coffee?
1 US cup of ground coffee is 16 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 US cups of ground coffee is 32 tablespoons and 0.5 US cups is 8 tablespoons. Use the converter above for any quantity, or check the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts at a glance. Open the ground coffee converter
How many tablespoons is 1.5 US cups of ground coffee?
1.5 US cups of ground coffee is 24 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of ground coffee is 16 tablespoons and 2 US cups is 32 tablespoons. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
How many tablespoons is 2 US cups of ground coffee?
2 US cups of ground coffee is 32 tablespoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 US cup of ground coffee is 16 tablespoons, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact tablespoons reading.
How many US cups of ground coffee is 16 tablespoons?
16 tablespoons of ground coffee is 1 US cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between tablespoons and US cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists US cups but you would rather weigh or measure in tablespoons. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How many tablespoons is 1 US cup of coffee grounds?
Coffee grounds is another name for ground coffee, so 1 US cup of coffee grounds is 16 tablespoons, exactly the same as ground coffee. The figure does not change with the name: 2 US cups is 32 tablespoons and 0.5 US cups is 8 tablespoons. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
Are ground coffee and coffee grounds the same thing?
Yes. Coffee grounds is another name for ground coffee, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 US cup of ground coffee is 16 tablespoons under either name, and 2 US cups is 32 tablespoons. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
How many tablespoons is 1/2 US cup of ground coffee?
1/2 US cup of ground coffee is 8 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of ground coffee is 16 tablespoons and 2 US cups is 32 tablespoons. Half measures come up often when scaling a recipe down, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other amount, or the chart below for the common ones.

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