Espresso
Espresso Ratio Calculator
Espresso ratio is dose to yield. A 1:2 ratio (18 grams in, 36 grams out) is the classic modern shot. Lower ratios (1:1.5) pull a richer ristretto, higher ratios (1:2.5+) a longer, lighter lungo.
36 g
shot yield from a 18 g dose at 1:2.0
Brew it better
The ratio is free. The taste comes from fresh beans and a consistent grind. Here is what we actually use.
How to use it
- 01
Set your dose
Enter the dry coffee dose in grams. 18 grams is a common double-shot basket.
- 02
Choose your ratio
Start at 1:2. Go to 1:1.5 for ristretto, 1:2.5 for lungo.
- 03
Pull to weight
Pull the shot until the cup hits the target yield the calculator shows, aiming for 25 to 30 seconds.
Frequently asked
It means the liquid espresso weighs twice your dry coffee dose. An 18 gram dose pulled to 36 grams in the cup is a 1:2 ratio, the standard modern espresso shot.
Start at 1:2. Pull tighter to 1:1.5 (ristretto) for a sweeter, more intense shot, or longer to 1:2.5 to 1:3 (lungo) for a lighter, higher-clarity shot. Time it to land around 25 to 30 seconds.
Yes, ideally one that fits on the drip tray. Dialing espresso by eye is guesswork. Weighing the dose in and the shot out is how you make the same good shot twice.
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