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Free interactive brewing tool

Brew Water Calculator

Estimate pour-over water for a coffee dose.

Enter your amounts to calculate.

Results update as you type. Units are grams unless stated otherwise.

How to use this calculator

Enter your own measurements in the labeled fields. The result is recalculated immediately and is intended as a planning aid for real home brewing.

How to interpret the result

The estimated number is total brew water poured; brewed coffee in the cup weighs less because the grounds retain water.

Record the result alongside your actual brew and adjust after tasting. Coffee beans, grind distribution, water and brewer design can all change the outcome even when two recipes use identical numbers.

Start with a repeatable brew, change one variable at a time, and keep a simple note of what improved.

Questions about this tool

Is this a guaranteed perfect recipe?

No. The tool performs arithmetic or offers a starting structure. It cannot measure extraction or taste your coffee.

Can I use a different coffee or brewer?

Yes. Treat the quantities as a starting point and tune grind, water and pouring for your setup.

Learn more with our coffee-to-water ratio guide and brew journal guide.