Convert Ground Coffee from Ounces to Cup

How many cups is 1 ounce of ground coffee?

1 ounce of ground coffee (coffee grounds) is 0.32 cups. 2 ounces of ground coffee is 0.63 cups. 1/2 ounce of ground coffee is 0.16 cups. 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 →

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 scale? No worries. The tool below gives a good estimate, but for exact bakes a digital kitchen scale is worth it.

Ground Coffee Measurement Converter

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Common Ground Coffee Conversions

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

OuncesCups
1 oz0.32 cups
2 oz0.63 cups
3 oz0.95 cups
4 oz1.26 cups
5 oz1.58 cups
6 oz1.89 cups
8 oz2.52 cups
10 oz3.15 cups
12 oz3.79 cups

Ground Coffee Conversion Chart

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

ouncescupgramscup(US)tbsptsp
2.5 oz0.79 cup70.98 g0.82 cup (US)13.14 tbsp39.43 tsp
5 oz1.58 cup141.96 g1.64 cup (US)26.29 tbsp78.86 tsp
7.5 oz2.37 cup212.93 g2.46 cup (US)39.43 tbsp118.3 tsp
10 oz3.15 cup283.91 g3.29 cup (US)52.58 tbsp157.73 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cups is 1 ounce of ground coffee?
1 ounce of ground coffee is 0.32 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 2 ounces of ground coffee is 0.63 cups and 0.5 ounces is 0.16 cups. 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 cups is 1.5 ounces of ground coffee?
1.5 ounces of ground coffee is 0.47 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 ounce of ground coffee is 0.32 cups and 2 ounces is 0.63 cups. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
How many cups is 2 ounces of ground coffee?
2 ounces of ground coffee is 0.63 cups. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 ounce of ground coffee is 0.32 cups, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact cups reading.
How many ounces of ground coffee is 0.32 cups?
0.32 cups of ground coffee is 1.01 ounces. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between cups and ounces without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists ounces but you would rather weigh or measure in cups. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How many cups is 1 ounce of coffee grounds?
Coffee grounds is another name for ground coffee, so 1 ounce of coffee grounds is 0.32 cups, exactly the same as ground coffee. The figure does not change with the name: 2 ounces is 0.63 cups and 0.5 ounces is 0.16 cups. 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 ounce of ground coffee is 0.32 cups under either name, and 2 ounces is 0.63 cups. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
How many cups is 1/2 ounce of ground coffee?
1/2 ounce of ground coffee is 0.16 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 ounce of ground coffee is 0.32 cups and 2 ounces is 0.63 cups. 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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