Convert Ground Coffee from Cup to Tablespoon

How many tablespoons is 1 cup of ground coffee?

1 cup of ground coffee (coffee grounds) is 16.67 tablespoons. 2 cups of ground coffee is 33.33 tablespoons. 1/2 cup of ground coffee is 8.33 tablespoons. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • These figures use the metric cup (250 ml). A US cup is slightly smaller at 240 ml, so it holds a little less. Use the US 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.

Ground Coffee Measurement Converter

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Common Ground Coffee Conversions

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

CupsTablespoons
0.25 cups4.17 tbsp
0.5 cups8.33 tbsp
0.75 cups12.5 tbsp
1 cup16.67 tbsp
1.25 cups20.83 tbsp
1.5 cups25 tbsp
2 cups33.33 tbsp
2.5 cups41.67 tbsp
3 cups50 tbsp

Ground Coffee Conversion Chart

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

cuptbspgramsouncescup(US)tsp
0.25 cup4.17 tbsp22.5 g0.79 oz0.26 cup (US)12.5 tsp
0.5 cup8.33 tbsp45 g1.59 oz0.52 cup (US)25 tsp
1 cup16.67 tbsp90 g3.17 oz1.04 cup (US)50 tsp
2 cup33.33 tbsp180 g6.34 oz2.08 cup (US)100 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tablespoons is 1 cup of ground coffee?
1 cup of ground coffee is 16.67 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 cups of ground coffee is 33.33 tablespoons and 0.5 cups is 8.33 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 cups of ground coffee?
1.5 cups of ground coffee is 25 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of ground coffee is 16.67 tablespoons and 2 cups is 33.33 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 cups of ground coffee?
2 cups of ground coffee is 33.33 tablespoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 cup of ground coffee is 16.67 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 cups of ground coffee is 16.67 tablespoons?
16.67 tablespoons of ground coffee is 1 cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between tablespoons and cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists 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 cup of coffee grounds?
Coffee grounds is another name for ground coffee, so 1 cup of coffee grounds is 16.67 tablespoons, exactly the same as ground coffee. The figure does not change with the name: 2 cups is 33.33 tablespoons and 0.5 cups is 8.33 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 cup of ground coffee is 16.67 tablespoons under either name, and 2 cups is 33.33 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 cup of ground coffee?
1/2 cup of ground coffee is 8.33 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of ground coffee is 16.67 tablespoons and 2 cups is 33.33 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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