What does 1 tablespoon of ground coffee look like?
1 tablespoon of ground coffee is a common measurement for brewing. It is about the size of a grape and forms a loose pile 1.97 in (5.01 cm) wide and 0.887 in (2.25 cm) tall.
In kitchen measures
3 teaspoons
3 tsp · 1 tbsp · 0.063 cups
about the size of a grape
- Weight
- 0.209 oz (5.91 g)
- Volume
- 1 tbsp (14.8 mL)
- Pile width
- 1.97 in (5.01 cm)
- Pile height
- 0.887 in (2.25 cm)
- Density
- 0.4 g/mL
Ground coffee typically ranges 0.35–0.48 g/mL depending on how it's packed. A firmly packed scoop weighs more.
Questions people ask
- How much does 1 tablespoon of ground coffee weigh?
- 1 tablespoon of ground coffee weighs 0.209 oz (5.91 g).
- What is the volume of this amount?
- The volume is 1 tbsp (14.8 mL), which is equivalent to 3 teaspoons, 1 tablespoons, or 0.063 cups.
- What is the typical density of ground coffee?
- The typical density is 0.4 g/mL, though it ranges from 0.35 to 0.48 g/mL depending on packing.