How Many Cups of Coffee Does a 22 Oz Bag of Grounds Make?

The number of cups of coffee you can make from a 22 oz bag of coffee grounds varies depending on the coffee-to-water ratio you use. A common ratio is about 1 to 2 tablespoons of coffee grounds per 6 ounces of water, but it can be adjusted based on personal preference and desired strength.

Calculating the Number of Cups

Here is a rough estimate:

Average Coffee Strength

Using 2 tablespoons (1 oz of coffee per 6 oz of water), you can make about 12 cups of coffee from 1 oz of grounds. Given that a 22 oz bag contains about 22 oz of coffee grounds, the total number of cups can be calculated as follows:

22 oz (bag of grounds) x 12 cups/oz (of grounds) 264 cups

So, a 22 oz bag of coffee grounds can make approximately 264 cups of coffee when using 2 tablespoons of grounds per 6 ounces of water. However, this number can vary based on your personal preference and desired strength.

Adjusting Strength and Water Volume

Depending on your preference and how strong you like your coffee, the number of cups will change. For instance:

Strong Coffee Lovers

If you prefer a bit stronger coffee and use an 8 oz mug, you would get 44 cups of coffee. People who prefer a very strong coffee ratio might use 16 to 18 parts water to 1 part coffee. Using grams can help with precision:

An 8 oz cup is approximately 225 grams of water. Depending on your preference, this would be 12.5 grams (18:1 ratio) to 14 grams (16:1 ratio) of coffee. Given that there are 28.35 grams per ounce, this calculation can be more precise.

Simple Estimation

Most people aren't that precise and often use a simpler method. I, for example, weigh out my beans in grams. I use 10 grams of coffee per cup. Given that a 22 oz bag is approximately 623 grams, the total number of cups can be calculated as follows:

623 grams / 10 grams per cup 62 cups of coffee

I rounded all my numbers for simplicity because it's coffee, not pharmaceuticals or precious gems.

Conclusion

The number of cups of coffee you can make from a 22 oz bag of grounds is highly variable and depends on your specific preferences. Whether you prefer a 1 to 2 tablespoons ratio or a stronger 16 to 18 parts water to 1 part coffee, the total number of cups will adjust accordingly. Understanding and adjusting your coffee-to-water ratio is key to making the perfect cup of coffee.