If you’ve ever wondered how many cups do you get from 1kg of coffee beans, you’re asking exactly the right question. Whether you’re managing a busy coffee shop, stocking an office kitchen, or simply trying to work out your monthly coffee budget, understanding coffee cups per kilogram is essential for smart purchasing decisions.
The answer isn’t quite as straightforward as you might hope. The coffee beans quantity needed per cup varies depending on your brewing method, the strength you prefer, and even the specific blend you’re using. Roasting causes beans to lose roughly 20% of their weight, which affects your calculations from the start. Espresso shots require different doses than filter coffee, and personal taste preferences play a significant role too.
Getting these numbers right helps you avoid running out mid-service or wasting beans that lose their freshness sitting on the shelf. For the most accurate calculations and consistently brilliant results, starting with fresh, quality beans from ADS Coffee Supplies makes all the difference.
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Understanding Coffee Bean Measurements
Coffee beans arrive at your café or office in standard packaging sizes that make ordering and storage straightforward:
- 250g bags – ideal for sampling new blends or low-volume use
- 500g bags – suits smaller offices or home espresso enthusiasts, like the Douwe Egberts Pure Gold Sticks which are perfect for all palates
- 1kg bags – the most economical choice for busy coffee shops and offices
The coffee bean weight you see printed on these bags refers to roasted beans, not the raw green beans that entered the roaster. This distinction matters when calculating your actual yield.
The Impact of Roasting Weight Loss
During roasting, coffee beans undergo significant transformation. Heat drives out moisture and triggers chemical reactions that develop flavour and aroma. This process causes approximately 20% weight loss – a crucial factor that affects your purchasing decisions.
If a roaster starts with 1.25kg of green beans, they’ll produce roughly 1kg of roasted coffee ready for brewing. This roasting weight loss explains why green beans appear cheaper per kilogram than roasted ones.
Why Roasted Bean Weight Matters
When calculating how many cups you’ll brew from a bag, always work from the roasted bean weight. The green vs roasted beans distinction becomes important if you’re comparing prices or considering buying green beans for roasting in-house.
For accurate cup yield calculations, the weight printed on your bag of roasted beans from suppliers like ADS Coffee Supplies gives you the exact figure you need to work with.
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Standard Coffee Dosing for Different Brewing Methods
Getting your espresso dose right makes all the difference to both flavour and how far your beans stretch. The traditional single shot coffee grams measurement sits at around 7g, whilst a double shot coffee grams portion typically uses 14g. These figures serve as your baseline for calculating yields from any bag size.
The reality in speciality coffee shops often differs from these textbook numbers. Many premium blends demand heavier doses to unlock their full potential – you’ll frequently see baristas pulling double shots using 22-23.5g of coffee. This adjustment accounts for bean density, roast profile and desired flavour intensity. A blend dosed at 23g per double shot will naturally deliver fewer cups from your kilogram compared to a standard 14g dose.
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Alternative Brewing Doses
Alternative brewing doses vary considerably depending on your chosen method:
- Aeropress: Approximately 18g per brew creates a concentrated, espresso-style coffee
- Stovetop Moka pots: Dose varies by pot size, typically 15-20g for a 3-cup model
- Cafetière/French press: Usually 60-70g per litre of water
- V60 pour-over: Around 15g for a single cup (250ml)
Each brewing method’s dose directly impacts your kilogram’s mileage. An 18g Aeropress brew means you’ll extract roughly 55 servings from 1kg, whilst sticking to 7g single espresso shots stretches that same bag to 140 cups. Understanding your preferred method’s requirements helps you order the right quantity from suppliers like ADS Coffee Supplies to maintain freshness without running short.
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Calculating Cups from 1kg of Roasted Coffee Beans
Working out your cups per kg coffee beans becomes straightforward once you know your preferred dose. Let’s break down the maths with practical examples that apply to real-world coffee shop scenarios.
Standard Espresso Calculations
Using the traditional 7g single shot dose:
- 1,000g ÷ 7g = 142 single shots (approximately 120-140 depending on exact dosing)
For double shots at 14g:
- 1,000g ÷ 14g = 71 double shots (typically 60-70 in practice)
Most cafés serve a mixture of both, which averages out to 90-105 cups per kilogram—a useful benchmark for stock planning.
Specialty Blend Calculations
Higher-end blends often require more generous doses for optimal extraction. A coffee dose calculator reveals:
- 23g per double shot: 1,000g ÷ 23g = 43 double shots (or 86 single shots)
- 22g per double shot: 1,000g ÷ 22g = 45 double shots (or 90 single shots)
These richer doses deliver fuller flavour profiles but reduce your espresso shots per kg accordingly.
Alternative Brewing Methods
Aeropress enthusiasts typically use 18g per brew:
- 1,000g ÷ 18g = 55 brews per kilogram
Stovetop Moka pots follow similar ratios, though exact amounts vary by pot size. These calculations help you estimate how long a bag of fresh beans from ADS Coffee Supplies will last based on your preferred brewing style.
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Factors Affecting Coffee Yield Per Kilogram
While the calculations provide useful estimates, several coffee brewing variables significantly influence how many cups you’ll actually extract from your kilogram of beans.
1. Blend Differences
Blend differences play a crucial role in determining optimal dosing. Lighter roasts typically require slightly more coffee per shot to achieve balanced extraction, whilst darker roasts often need less due to their increased solubility. Your chosen blend’s roast profile, origin, and processing method all affect the ideal dose—meaning a Colombian medium roast might perform best at 18g per double shot, whilst an Italian dark roast could deliver excellent results at just 16g.
2. Grind Size
Grind size directly impacts extraction efficiency and, consequently, your yield. Finer grinds expose more surface area to water, potentially allowing you to use slightly less coffee whilst maintaining flavour intensity. Coarser grinds may require increased doses to compensate for reduced extraction. The relationship between grind setting and dose becomes particularly important when switching between brewing methods—espresso demands fine grounds and precise dosing, whilst cafetière brewing uses coarse grounds with more generous measurements.
3. Dose Variations
Personal taste preferences introduce another variable into dose variations. Some coffee drinkers prefer stronger, more concentrated brews and naturally increase their dose, reducing the total cup count per kilogram. Others favour lighter, more delicate flavours and use less coffee per serving.
4. Kitchen Scale Measurement
Accurate measurement with a kitchen scale eliminates guesswork and ensures consistency. Eyeballing doses can lead to variations of 2-3 grams per shot, which compounds across dozens of brews, significantly affecting your total yield and flavour quality.
5. Brewing Method
Different brewing methods also affect yield and flavour extraction. For instance, the AeroPress allows for a unique brewing style that can enhance flavour while optimizing yield if used correctly. Understanding the nuances of each method can further refine your approach to coffee brewing.
Practical Benefits of Knowing Your Coffee Yield
Understanding exactly how many cups you’ll extract from each kilogram transforms how you approach coffee consumption planning. When you know that a 1kg bag delivers roughly 90-105 cups, you can accurately forecast your weekly or monthly requirements based on your actual usage patterns. A busy office brewing 30 espressos daily will exhaust that kilogram in just three days, whilst a moderate home user might stretch it across several weeks.
This knowledge directly addresses freshness preservation. Coffee beans begin losing their aromatic compounds within weeks of roasting, so purchasing quantities that align with your consumption rate ensures you’re always brewing at peak flavour. Rather than stockpiling multiple kilograms that gradually deteriorate, you can order precisely what you’ll use whilst the beans remain fresh.
Avoiding coffee waste becomes straightforward when you match purchase volumes to your genuine needs. A kitchen scale proves invaluable here—measuring each dose to the exact gram means you’re neither under-extracting (wasting potential flavour) nor over-dosing (burning through beans unnecessarily). This precision delivers:
- Consistent taste profiles across every brew
- Predictable bean consumption rates
- Reduced financial waste from stale or excess stock
- Better budgeting for coffee supplies
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How to Use a Simple Calculator to Estimate Your Cups from 1kg
Creating your own coffee cup calculator takes just a few minutes and helps you understand exactly what you’re getting from each bag. The basic formula is straightforward: divide your total coffee weight (in grams) by your dose per cup.
Basic Calculation Formula:
Number of Cups = 1000g ÷ Your Dose Per Cup (in grams)
Espresso Examples:
- Single shot (7g dose): 1000 ÷ 7 = 143 cups
- Double shot (14g dose): 1000 ÷ 14 = 71 cups
- Specialty blend (23g dose): 1000 ÷ 23 = 43 double shots
Alternative Brewing Methods:
- Aeropress (18g dose): 1000 ÷ 18 = 55 brews
- Cafetière (15g dose): 1000 ÷ 15 = 67 cups
- Filter coffee (12g dose): 1000 ÷ 12 = 83 cups
The beauty of this DIY coffee calculator guide is its flexibility. If you prefer a stronger brew and use 20g per cup, simply plug that number into the formula. Weaker preference? Use 10g instead. Keep a note of your preferred dose and you’ll always know exactly how many bags to order.
For businesses serving multiple coffee styles throughout the day, calculate each method separately and add them together based on your typical daily split. This precision helps you maintain consistent stock levels without over-ordering.
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Where to Buy High Quality Coffee Beans for Consistent Results
The calculations you’ve just mastered only work when you start with quality beans. Fresh, properly roasted coffee makes all the difference to both flavour and consistency—stale beans won’t deliver the same yield or taste, regardless of how precisely you measure.
When you buy coffee beans online, look for suppliers who roast to order and can guarantee freshness. ADS Coffee Supplies specialises in fresh roasted coffee purchase with beans roasted specifically for UK coffee shops, offices, and hospitality venues. Their range includes:
- Convenient 1kg bags perfect for high-volume brewing
- Multiple blend options to suit different taste preferences
- Freshness guarantee ensuring beans arrive at peak flavour
- Reliable delivery schedules to maintain consistent stock
Quality beans from ADS Coffee Supplies mean your calculations remain accurate batch after batch. When beans are consistently fresh and properly roasted, you’ll get the full cup count you’ve calculated—no disappointing shortfalls from degraded or poorly stored coffee. The variety on offer also lets you experiment with different blends whilst maintaining the same reliable dosing measurements you’ve established.
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Conclusion
Understanding how many cups you get from 1kg of coffee beans transforms the way you manage your coffee supplies. Whether you’re pulling 140 single shots or 60 double espressos, precise measuring makes every gram count.
Key takeaways for optimising coffee usage:
- Invest in a digital kitchen scale to measure doses accurately
- Calculate your specific yield based on your preferred brewing method
- Order quantities that match your consumption rate to maintain peak freshness
- Adjust dosing to suit different blends and taste preferences
The difference between guesswork and precision is the difference between inconsistent brews and café-quality coffee every time. When you know exactly what each kilogram delivers, you can plan purchases that keep beans at their freshest whilst minimising waste.
Ready to put these calculations into practice? Browse the selection of premium 1kg coffee bags at ADS Coffee Supplies, where freshness guarantees and expert roasting ensure you’re getting maximum value and flavour from every bean. Your perfect cup starts with quality beans measured precisely.
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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
How many cups of coffee can I brew from 1kg of roasted coffee beans?
From 1kg of roasted coffee beans, you can typically brew between 90 to 105 cups of coffee, depending on the brewing method and dose per cup. For example, using a standard espresso dose of 7g per single shot yields approximately 120-140 shots, while double shots at 14g each yield around 60-70 cups.
Why is there a difference between green and roasted coffee bean weights?
Green coffee beans lose about 20% of their weight during roasting due to moisture loss and chemical changes. This weight loss means that 1kg of green beans will weigh less after roasting, which is important to consider when calculating how many cups you can brew from your roasted beans.
What are the standard coffee doses for different brewing methods?
Standard espresso doses are typically 7g for a single shot and 14g for a double shot. Alternative methods like Aeropress use around 18g per brew, and stovetop Moka pots vary but often require similar amounts. Dosing can also vary based on blend and flavour profile, affecting the total cups per kilogram.
How do factors like grind size and personal taste affect coffee yield per kilogram?
Grind size influences extraction efficiency; finer grinds may require different dosing. Personal taste preferences also affect how much coffee you use per cup—some prefer stronger brews needing more grams per cup, which reduces total yields. Accurate measurement with a kitchen scale ensures consistency.
Why is it important to know your coffee yield when purchasing beans?
Understanding your coffee yield helps you plan purchases to maintain freshness and avoid waste by buying appropriate quantities. Knowing how many cups you get from 1kg allows better consumption planning, ensuring optimal taste and quality with every brew.
Where can I buy fresh, high-quality coffee beans suitable for consistent brewing results?
ADS Coffee Supplies offers fresh, premium quality coffee beans in various sizes including convenient 1kg bags. They guarantee freshness and provide a variety of blends to suit different tastes, helping you achieve consistent flavour and optimal cup yields every time.
