Convert Ground Coffee from Teaspoon to Cup (US)

How many US cups is 1 teaspoon of ground coffee?

1 teaspoon of ground coffee (coffee grounds) is 0.02 US cups. 2 teaspoons of ground coffee is 0.04 US cups. 1/2 teaspoon of ground coffee is 0.01 US cups. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • These figures use the US cup (240 ml). A metric cup is slightly larger at 250 ml, so it holds a little more. Use the metric 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 teaspoon here is the 5 ml standard, the same in the UK, Europe, and Australia. A US teaspoon is fractionally smaller at about 4.9 ml. When teaspoon 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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0 Cup (US)

Common Ground Coffee Conversions

Here are the most common ground coffee conversions from teaspoons to cups (US).

TeaspoonsCups (US)
0.25 tsp0.01 cups (US)
0.5 tsp0.01 cups (US)
1 tsp0.02 cups (US)
2 tsp0.04 cups (US)
3 tsp0.06 cups (US)
4 tsp0.08 cups (US)
6 tsp0.13 cups (US)
8 tsp0.17 cups (US)
12 tsp0.25 cups (US)

Ground Coffee Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting ground coffee from Teaspoon to Cup (US) and other measurements.

tspcup(US)cupgramsouncestbsp
1 tsp0.02 cup (US)0.02 cup1.8 g0.06 oz0.33 tbsp
2 tsp0.04 cup (US)0.04 cup3.6 g0.13 oz0.67 tbsp
3 tsp0.06 cup (US)0.06 cup5.4 g0.19 oz1 tbsp
4 tsp0.08 cup (US)0.08 cup7.2 g0.25 oz1.33 tbsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How many US cups is 1 teaspoon of ground coffee?
1 teaspoon of ground coffee is 0.02 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 2 teaspoons of ground coffee is 0.04 US cups and 0.5 teaspoons is 0.01 US 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 US cups is 1.5 teaspoons of ground coffee?
1.5 teaspoons of ground coffee is 0.03 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 teaspoon of ground coffee is 0.02 US cups and 2 teaspoons is 0.04 US cups. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
How many US cups is 2 teaspoons of ground coffee?
2 teaspoons of ground coffee is 0.04 US cups. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 teaspoon of ground coffee is 0.02 US 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 US cups reading.
How many teaspoons of ground coffee is 0.02 US cups?
0.02 US cups of ground coffee is 0.96 teaspoons. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between US cups and teaspoons without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists teaspoons but you would rather weigh or measure in US cups. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How many US cups is 1 teaspoon of coffee grounds?
Coffee grounds is another name for ground coffee, so 1 teaspoon of coffee grounds is 0.02 US cups, exactly the same as ground coffee. The figure does not change with the name: 2 teaspoons is 0.04 US cups and 0.5 teaspoons is 0.01 US 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 teaspoon of ground coffee is 0.02 US cups under either name, and 2 teaspoons is 0.04 US cups. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
How many US cups is 1/2 teaspoon of ground coffee?
1/2 teaspoon of ground coffee is 0.01 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 teaspoon of ground coffee is 0.02 US cups and 2 teaspoons is 0.04 US 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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