Wondering how long a kilogram of your favorite coffee will last — and how many cups you can brew from it? The answer isn’t straightforward. It depends on your brewing method, how strong you like your coffee, and a few other factors. In this guide, we break down step by step how many cups you can brew from 1 kg of coffee beans using different methods (espresso, moka pot, pour-over, French press, Aeropress, cold brew) and how to calculate your household consumption. We also address common questions, including whether it’s better to buy whole-bean or pre-ground coffee. Grab a freshly brewed cup and let’s dive in!
Table of Contents
- How many cups of coffee from 1 kg of beans?
- How many espresso shots from 1 kg?
- How many grams of coffee per cup?
- How long does 1 kg of coffee last?
- How to calculate your coffee usage from 1 kg
- What affects how many servings you get from 1 kg?
- FAQ – Most frequently asked questions
How many cups of coffee from 1 kg of beans?
The simplest estimate: 1 kilogram of coffee makes about 90–125 cups. Why the range? Because it depends on the dose — how many grams you use per cup.
With a standard dose of 7–9 g per serving, you’ll get roughly 110–125 coffees from a kilo. If you prefer a strong brew and use 11–12 g per serving, the same kilo yields about 90–91 cups. If you make very light coffee (5–6 g per serving), you could theoretically stretch the kilo to 130–140 cups — though such low doses aren’t common.
In practice, the number of cups you get differs by method and portion size. A small espresso (~30 ml) uses far less coffee than a 200–250 ml pour-over or French press mug. Generally:
- Espresso (30–50 ml) — approx. 120–140 single shots from 1 kg (using ~7–8 g). For double espresso (~14–18 g), expect roughly 60–70 servings.
- Moka pot — small moka pots typically use 15–18 g of coffee and produce three small cups. That means ~55–66 brews per kilo (3-cup moka pot), or ~165–200 small moka-style cups. Across sizes, it averages to around 100 small moka cups (~50 ml) per kilogram.
- Pour-over methods (drip, Chemex, drip machine) — the usual ratio is 6 g per 100 ml of water. A 200 ml cup needs about 12 g of coffee; a 300 ml mug needs 18 g. From 1 kg you get ~80–85 medium cups (200 ml) or ~55–65 larger mugs (300 ml).
- French press — similar proportions: ~6 g per 100 ml. A 1 L French press uses about 60 g of coffee, giving several servings. In total, 1 kg yields ~16–17 full 1 L brews (~60–70 mugs of 250 ml).
- Aeropress — usually one 200–250 ml serving per brew. With a 15–18 g dose, you’ll get ~55–65 mugs per kilo.
- Cold brew — uses more coffee to make a concentrate, but yields a lot of diluted servings. Using 100 g per liter of water, 1 kg produces 10 L of concentrate, or ~20 L of ready-to-drink cold brew (1:1 dilution). That’s roughly 80 glasses of 250 ml.
Tip! If your brew tastes weak, simply increase the dose by 1–2 g instead of forcing yourself through several cups of watery coffee. If it’s too strong or bitter, reduce the dose slightly. The perfect cup is the one that tastes right to you!
How many espresso shots from 1 kg of coffee?
Espresso lovers often ask how many shots they can “pull” from a kilo bag. We already touched on this above, but here’s the summary:
From 1 kg of coffee, you can make roughly 120–140 single espresso shots (~30 ml each), assuming a 7–8 g dose — common for automatic machines and some single-basket manual setups.
If you’re brewing on a traditional espresso machine with a double basket, you likely use 14–18 g per dose, yielding ~50–60 ml of espresso. In home settings, many people treat a double shot as one serving — especially if they drink straight espresso or use it as a base for cappuccino/latte.
With a 14–18 g dose, 1 kg yields ~55–70 double espressos (= ~110–140 single shots).
Automatic espresso machines often use ~7–9 g per shot. At ~7 g: ~140 cups At ~9 g: ~110 cups At ~10–11 g (strong setting): ~90–100 cups At ~6 g (weak setting): ~150 cups (but very weak espresso)
Summary: 1 kg of coffee beans = ~120 single espresso or ~60–70 double espressos. For most home coffee drinkers, that’s several weeks of espresso enjoyment.
Looking for the perfect espresso beans? Try medium to darker specialty blends like Sweet Kick or 002. You can also check our guide: Najlepsza kawa do kawiarki — ranking TOP 5 propozycji.
How many grams of coffee per cup?
On average, one cup of coffee requires 7–9 grams of coffee — enough to ensure a full, aromatic flavor for a small cup. But this depends heavily on the brewing method and cup size.
Let’s break it down by method:
- Espresso (~30 ml): ~7 g for a single shot, ~14 g for a double. Some baristas go up to 8–10 g per single and 18 g per double for flavor exploration, but the classic standard is ~7 g per 30 ml.
- Moka pot: fill the basket to the top (without tamping). A 2–3 cup moka typically uses 10–15 g; a 6-cup moka uses ~25 g. This comes to ~5 g per 50 ml moka-style cup.
- Pour-over methods: the common ratio is 60 g per 1 L (6 g per 100 ml). For a 200 ml cup → 12 g For a 300 ml mug → 18 g Examples: – V60 300 ml → ~18 g – Chemex 500 ml → ~30 g – Drip machine 1.25 L → ~70 g
- French press: again ~6 g/100 ml. A 250 ml mug = 15 g. A 1 L press uses ~60 g.
- Aeropress: usually 15–18 g for 200–250 ml, similar to pour-over. Aeropress is flexible — you can make a 100 ml concentrate or a 250 ml cup with the same dose.
- Cold brew: big differences depending on recipe. For a concentrate, many use 100 g coffee : 1 L water (1:10). For ready-to-drink cold brew, 60 g per liter is standard. Final servings often still translate to ~15 g per 250 ml glass (after dilution).
As you can see, a single portion usually ranges from ~5 g (small moka/espresso) to ~15 g (large 250–300 ml pour-over).
Pro tip! No scale available? Use a teaspoon. 1 heaped teaspoon = ~5 g of medium-ground coffee. So: – single espresso (~7 g) → 1.5 teaspoons – 300 ml pour-over (18 g) → 3 heaped teaspoons Not perfect — but good enough to get consistency.
How long does 1 kg of coffee last?
Now that we know how many cups you can brew from 1 kg, let’s translate that into time — which is what most people really want to know.
Here are several drinking patterns:
- 1 small coffee per day At ~7–8 g per day, a kilogram lasts 125–140 days — roughly 4 months. A perfect long-term supply for a light coffee drinker.
- 2 coffees per day (very common) 2 × ~8 g = 16 g per day. 1000 g / 16 g ≈ 62 days → about 2 months (9 weeks).
- 3–4 coffees per day 3 coffees (~24 g/day) → 41–42 days (~6 weeks) 4 coffees (~32 g/day) → ~31 days (~1 month)
- Large coffees or double shots 2 large pour-overs of 300 ml (2×18 g = 36 g/day) → ~28 days 2 double espressos per day (2×14 g = 28 g/day) → ~35 days
For someone who drinks 1–2 coffees a day, a 1 kg bag will last around 2 months. For heavier drinkers (3–4 cups daily), it’s closer to 1–1.5 months.
Remember: freshly roasted coffee tastes best within 4–8 weeks of roasting. If 1 kg lasts you 3–4 months, consider splitting it (e.g., airtight storage or freezing half). Or buy smaller bags — 2×500 g stays fresher than 1×1000 g.
How to calculate your personal coffee usage from 1 kg?
You can easily calculate how long 1 kg will last you:
- Determine your dose — weigh your usual portion a few times. Example: 8 g per cup.
- Divide 1000 g by your dose — 1000 / 8 = 125 servings.
- Factor in how many coffees you drink daily — 2 coffees/day → 16 g/day → 1000/16 = ~62 days 3 coffees/day → 24 g/day → 1000/24 = ~41 days
In real life, there are small losses (e.g., grounds left in the grinder, spills), so the real number may be slightly lower.
Example: You have a 250 g bag. You drink 3 coffees/day using 10 g each (morning + afternoon). Daily use = 30 g → 250/30 = ~8.3 days. Yes — a 250 g bag will last you a full week.
Quick reference values:
- 1 kg = ~125 servings at 8 g
- 1 kg = ~100 servings at 10 g
- 1 kg = ~142 servings at 7 g
- 1 kg = ~83 servings at 12 g
For daily schedules:
- 2 coffees/day → 1 kg ≈ 60 days
- 3 coffees/day → 1 kg ≈ 40 days
- 4 coffees/day → 1 kg ≈ 30 days
Tip: note the date you opened your bag. If half is gone in one month, the math solves itself — you’ll know exactly how long the kg lasts in your household.
What affects how many servings you get from 1 kg of coffee?
Let’s summarise the main factors that influence your yield per kilogram:
- Brewing method Espresso uses small doses; pour-over uses more; cold brew uses a lot for the concentrate.
- Cup size Small espresso (30 ml) vs. medium cup (120 ml) vs. large mug (300 ml) — the bigger the drink, the more grams needed.
- Preferred strength If you like strong coffee, you’ll naturally use more grams per serving.
- Grind size & measuring method A heaped teaspoon of fine espresso grind weighs more than the same spoonful of coarse French press grind. Measuring by spoon is less precise than using a scale.
- Grinding/handling loss Some grounds remain inside grinders (retention), a bit spills, some sticks to the filter — usually a few grams lost per week.
- Quality & freshness of coffee Fresh specialty coffee often tastes good even with a lower dose. Old pre-ground coffee loses aroma — you may compensate by using more.
- Whole beans vs pre-ground Wagewise it’s the same, but pre-ground coffee often loses flavor faster, leading you to use larger doses or discard stale remnants.
In short, the number of servings from a kilo depends entirely on your style of brewing — think of it like fuel consumption. A tank is a tank, but how long it lasts depends on how you drive.
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
Is 1 kg of coffee too much for home use?
It depends on how much you drink. If you brew one small coffee a day, 1 kg can last 3–4 months — in that case proper storage is essential. For two people drinking two coffees each per day, 1 kg lasts around 4–5 weeks — perfect for keeping coffee fresh without worrying about losing aroma.
How much caffeine is in a cup of coffee from 1 kg?
Caffeine content does not depend on the size of the bag but on the bean variety and brewing method. You can read more here: How much caffeine is in coffee? Understanding caffeine content.
How should I store whole-bean coffee to keep it fresh as long as possible?
Store beans in a cool, dry, airtight container. Ideally keep them in the original bag with a one-way valve and zip closure, then place the bag inside a tin or airtight jar. Avoid heat, light, and humidity — and don’t put opened coffee bags in the fridge (moisture and odors will ruin the flavor).
Will I get more coffee out of 1 kg of whole beans than 1 kg of ground coffee?
Weight-wise, no — 1 kg is 1 kg. But whole-bean coffee stays fresh far longer. That means: – you use standard doses (7–10 g), – flavor stays stable, – nothing is wasted. Pre-ground coffee loses aroma faster, often leading people to use larger doses (10–12 g) or throw away stale coffee — which reduces real yield.
Is it worth buying coffee in 1 kg bags?
If you drink a lot, or if several people in your household drink coffee — usually yes. Larger bags are often more economical per 100 g and reduce the number of orders you need to place. At JAVA Coffee we offer both 250 g and 1 kg bags so you can choose what fits your routine. For best freshness, though, roast date matters most!
How do I avoid getting bored with a 1 kg bag?
Great question — 1 kg usually means over 100 cups! To keep things interesting:
- Choose a coffee with a complex flavor profile
- Buy blends (they stay interesting over time)
- Split your purchase into 2×500 g instead of 1×1000 g
- Use different brewing methods — espresso one day, pour-over the next, cold brew on weekends
Changing how you brew the same beans can feel like drinking different coffees.
We hope this guide helps you understand how far 1 kg of coffee really goes — and how to plan your coffee stash with confidence! Whether your kilo lasts a month or a full quarter, we wish you many delicious cups and a boost of good energy every day.
