Coffee Strength Calculator
Enter the coffee and water you actually used. We’ll tell you how strong your brew is, and exactly how to dial it to the strength you want.
📊 strength meter
⚖️ ratio & mugs
🔧 how to adjust
What you brewed
Your brew strength
1:16coffee : water
Balanced
MilderStronger
1.3
mugs (8 oz / 240 ml)
6.3%
coffee-to-water by weight
Enter your amounts to see how to hit your target strength.
Strength scale, by brew ratio
| Strength | Ratio (coffee : water) | Tastes like |
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Ratio is the single biggest lever for strength, but grind size, brew time, and water temperature all shift extraction too. If a balanced ratio still tastes sour or bitter, your grind is usually the next thing to adjust.