Coffee Grounds Cups to Grams

1 US cup of coffee grounds weighs 85 grams.

Direct Answer

1 US cup of Coffee Grounds equals 85 g

grams = cups × 85

2 cups = 170 g

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Explanation

Use this page when a recipe gives coffee grounds in cups and you need a repeatable gram target. The converter keeps the assumption explicit: 1 level US cup of coffee grounds = 85 grams.

That makes recipe scaling easier without switching between inconsistent cup charts. The page stays anchored to the US cup standard (236.588 mL). Coffee Grounds can still vary a little with handling, settling, and ingredient texture, so the page keeps one explicit basis for consistency.

Method & Density Basis

  • Method basis: cup-to-weight conversion anchored to the US customary cup (≈236.6 mL).
  • Factor used: 85 g per 1 cup (leveled)
  • Consistency rule: direct answer, calculator, FAQ, and table use the same ingredient-specific basis.

Common Conversion Values

CupGrams
1/4 21.25
1/3 28.33
1/2 42.5
1 85
1 1/2 127.5
2 170
3 255

Frequently Asked Questions

How many grams are in 1 cup of Coffee Grounds?

This converter uses 85 grams for 1 level US cup of Coffee Grounds.

Does this use a US cup?

Yes. The factor is tied to the US cup definition (236.588 mL), not a metric cup.

Does packed vs leveled change the result?

This ingredient uses a leveled-cup handling basis, so packed or sifted fills can still shift practical density.

How many grams are in 2 cups of Coffee Grounds?

2 cups of Coffee Grounds are 170 g using 85 g per cup.

How do I convert Coffee Grounds grams back to cups?

Use the mirror Grams To Cups page; divide grams by 85 to return cups.