For brewing 12 cups of coffee, the general recommendation is to use about 1 scoop of coffee grounds per 6-ounce cup. A standard coffee scoop holds approximately 2 tablespoons (about 10 grams) of ground coffee
. Since many coffee makers consider a "cup" as 6 ounces, 12 cups would be 72 ounces of brewed coffee. Using the guideline of 1 scoop per 6 ounces, you would need:
- 12 scoops of coffee (each scoop = 2 tablespoons) for 12 cups of 6 ounces each
If your cups are larger (e.g., 8 or 12 ounces), you should adjust accordingly. For example, a 12-ounce mug typically requires 2 scoops of coffee
. Summary:
- For 12 standard 6-ounce cups: use 12 scoops (24 tablespoons) of coffee grounds.
- Adjust up or down depending on your preferred strength (some sources suggest 11 scoops for weaker coffee or up to 16 scoops for stronger coffee for 12 cups)
This ratio aligns with the golden coffee-to-water ratio of about 1:15 to 1:18 (coffee to water by weight), ensuring a balanced brew
. In brief: Use about 12 scoops (2 tablespoons each) of ground coffee for 12 cups of coffee, assuming each cup is 6 ounces. Adjust to taste for strength.
