Convert Ground Coffee from Ounces to Tablespoon

How many tablespoons is 1 ounce of ground coffee?

1 ounce of ground coffee (coffee grounds) is 5.26 tablespoons. 2 ounces of ground coffee is 10.52 tablespoons. 1/2 ounce of ground coffee is 2.63 tablespoons. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • 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 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 tablespoons.

OuncesTablespoons
1 oz5.26 tbsp
2 oz10.52 tbsp
3 oz15.77 tbsp
4 oz21.03 tbsp
5 oz26.29 tbsp
6 oz31.55 tbsp
8 oz42.06 tbsp
10 oz52.58 tbsp
12 oz63.09 tbsp

Ground Coffee Conversion Chart

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

ouncestbspcupgramscup(US)tsp
2.5 oz13.14 tbsp0.79 cup70.98 g0.82 cup (US)39.43 tsp
5 oz26.29 tbsp1.58 cup141.96 g1.64 cup (US)78.86 tsp
7.5 oz39.43 tbsp2.37 cup212.93 g2.46 cup (US)118.3 tsp
10 oz52.58 tbsp3.15 cup283.91 g3.29 cup (US)157.73 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tablespoons is 1 ounce of ground coffee?
1 ounce of ground coffee is 5.26 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 ounces of ground coffee is 10.52 tablespoons and 0.5 ounces is 2.63 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 ounces of ground coffee?
1.5 ounces of ground coffee is 7.89 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 ounce of ground coffee is 5.26 tablespoons and 2 ounces is 10.52 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 ounces of ground coffee?
2 ounces of ground coffee is 10.52 tablespoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 ounce of ground coffee is 5.26 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 ounces of ground coffee is 5.26 tablespoons?
5.26 tablespoons of ground coffee is 1 ounce. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between tablespoons and ounces without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists ounces 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 ounce of coffee grounds?
Coffee grounds is another name for ground coffee, so 1 ounce of coffee grounds is 5.26 tablespoons, exactly the same as ground coffee. The figure does not change with the name: 2 ounces is 10.52 tablespoons and 0.5 ounces is 2.63 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 ounce of ground coffee is 5.26 tablespoons under either name, and 2 ounces is 10.52 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 ounce of ground coffee?
1/2 ounce of ground coffee is 2.63 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 ounce of ground coffee is 5.26 tablespoons and 2 ounces is 10.52 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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