Convert Ground Coffee from Tablespoon to Cup

How many cups is 1 tablespoon of ground coffee?

1 tablespoon of ground coffee (coffee grounds) is 0.06 cups. 2 tablespoons of ground coffee is 0.12 cups. 1/2 tablespoon of ground coffee is 0.03 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 →
  • 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 tablespoons to cups.

TablespoonsCups
1 tbsp0.06 cups
2 tbsp0.12 cups
3 tbsp0.18 cups
4 tbsp0.24 cups
6 tbsp0.36 cups
8 tbsp0.48 cups
10 tbsp0.6 cups
12 tbsp0.72 cups
16 tbsp0.96 cups

Ground Coffee Conversion Chart

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

tbspcupgramsouncescup(US)tsp
1 tbsp0.06 cup5.4 g0.19 oz0.06 cup (US)3 tsp
2 tbsp0.12 cup10.8 g0.38 oz0.13 cup (US)6 tsp
3 tbsp0.18 cup16.2 g0.57 oz0.19 cup (US)9 tsp
4 tbsp0.24 cup21.6 g0.76 oz0.25 cup (US)12 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cups is 1 tablespoon of ground coffee?
1 tablespoon of ground coffee is 0.06 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 2 tablespoons of ground coffee is 0.12 cups and 0.5 tablespoons is 0.03 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 tablespoons of ground coffee?
1.5 tablespoons of ground coffee is 0.09 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of ground coffee is 0.06 cups and 2 tablespoons is 0.12 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 tablespoons of ground coffee?
2 tablespoons of ground coffee is 0.12 cups. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 tablespoon of ground coffee is 0.06 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 tablespoons of ground coffee is 0.06 cups?
0.06 cups of ground coffee is 1 tablespoon. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between cups and tablespoons without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists tablespoons 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 tablespoon of coffee grounds?
Coffee grounds is another name for ground coffee, so 1 tablespoon of coffee grounds is 0.06 cups, exactly the same as ground coffee. The figure does not change with the name: 2 tablespoons is 0.12 cups and 0.5 tablespoons is 0.03 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 tablespoon of ground coffee is 0.06 cups under either name, and 2 tablespoons is 0.12 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 tablespoon of ground coffee?
1/2 tablespoon of ground coffee is 0.03 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of ground coffee is 0.06 cups and 2 tablespoons is 0.12 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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