Convert Ground Coffee from Cup to Grams
How many grams is 1 cup of ground coffee?
1 cup of ground coffee (coffee grounds) is 90 grams. 2 cups of ground coffee is 180 grams. 1/2 cup of ground coffee is 45 grams. 1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of ground coffee is 22.5 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.
- These figures use the metric cup (250 ml), so 1 cup is 90 g. A US cup is slightly smaller at 240 ml and holds about 86 g.
- 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 →
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Common Ground Coffee Conversions
Here are the most common ground coffee conversions from cups to grams.
| Cups | Grams |
|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 22.5 g |
| 0.5 cups | 45 g |
| 0.75 cups | 67.5 g |
| 1 cup | 90 g |
| 1.25 cups | 112.5 g |
| 1.5 cups | 135 g |
| 2 cups | 180 g |
| 2.5 cups | 225 g |
| 3 cups | 270 g |
For cups to grams with a different ingredient, use the cups to grams converter for a quick-reference table.
For the reverse conversion, see 100 grams of ground coffee in cups.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 1 cup of ground coffee in grams?
- 1 cup of ground coffee is 90 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 cups of ground coffee is 180 grams and 0.5 cups is 45 grams. 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 grams is 1.5 cups of ground coffee?
- 1.5 cups of ground coffee is 135 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of ground coffee is 90 grams and 2 cups is 180 grams. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart above for the common ones.
- What is 2 cups of ground coffee in grams?
- 2 cups of ground coffee is 180 grams. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 cup of ground coffee is 90 grams, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact grams reading.
- How many cups of ground coffee is 90 grams?
- 90 grams of ground coffee is 1 cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between grams and cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists cups but you would rather weigh or measure in grams. The converter above and the chart above cover both directions for any amount.
- How much is 1 cup of coffee grounds in grams?
- Coffee grounds is another name for ground coffee, so 1 cup of coffee grounds is 90 grams, exactly the same as ground coffee. The figure does not change with the name: 2 cups is 180 grams and 0.5 cups is 45 grams. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
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