AeroPress Calculator
AeroPress recipes are flexible, so treat this as a starting recipe. Enter coffee, water, or servings for a balanced brew you can tweak to taste.
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A flexible AeroPress starting recipe
The AeroPress is famously forgiving and endlessly customizable — no two recipes agree, and that's part of the fun. We use a balanced 1:15 ratio as a sensible default, but this is a launch point, not a rule. Once you find what you like, save the numbers.
Full cup vs. concentrate
For a straightforward full cup, brew at the ratio shown. For a stronger concentrate, brew with less water and top up the mug with hot water afterward until it tastes right. Steep for 1–2 minutes, then press gently over 20–30 seconds — if pressing feels hard, grind coarser next time.
Need to convert servings to grams? The coffee amount calculator can help, and the coffee ratio calculator lets you experiment with any ratio.
Common coffee ratios by method
Every method has a practical starting ratio. Use these as a baseline and adjust to taste.
| Method | Balanced ratio | Grind | Brew time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pour Over | 1:16 | Medium-fine | ~3:00–3:30 |
| French Press | 1:15 | Coarse | ~4:00 |
| AeroPress | 1:15 | Medium-fine | ~1:30–2:00 |
| Drip Coffee | 1:16 | Medium | ~4:00–6:00 |
| Chemex | 1:16 | Medium-coarse | ~4:00–4:30 |
| Cold Brew | 1:5 | Extra coarse | 12–18 hours |
Frequently asked questions
What is a good AeroPress ratio?
AeroPress recipes vary widely. A 1:15 ratio is a good all-around starting point for a full cup. For a concentrate you dilute afterward, use much less water and add hot water to taste in the mug.
How long should you steep AeroPress coffee?
Around 1 to 2 minutes of steep time before a gentle 20–30 second press works well as a starting point. Shorter steeps taste brighter; longer steeps taste heavier.
What grind size for AeroPress?
A medium-fine grind is a versatile default. Finer grinds suit short, espresso-style recipes; coarser grinds suit longer immersion recipes.