{"id":6294,"date":"2023-02-09T15:47:45","date_gmt":"2023-02-09T15:47:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hollicoffee.com\/?p=6294"},"modified":"2023-03-01T09:19:16","modified_gmt":"2023-03-01T09:19:16","slug":"how-many-ounces-are-in-a-cup-of-coffee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hollicoffee.com\/how-many-ounces-are-in-a-cup-of-coffee\/","title":{"rendered":"A Look at How Many Ounces in a Cup of Coffee, Plus, the Golden Coffee Ratio for Brewing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Let\u2019s be honest:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brewing the perfect cup of coffee is one of the <strong>most rewarding achievements<\/strong> of a coffeeholic\u2019s day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I know many can relate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you ever wondered:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How many ounces go into a coffee cup?<\/strong> Or what is the <strong>ideal water-to-coffee ratio<\/strong>? Or even better, is there a <strong>proven formula for brewing an exceptional cup of Joe<\/strong>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s what this post is all about and, today, I\u2019ll <strong>answer all these questions and more<\/strong>\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-663666dca223f\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-663666dca223f\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/hollicoffee.com\/how-many-ounces-are-in-a-cup-of-coffee\/#The-Science-of-Exceptional-Brewing-How-Many-Ounces-In-a-Cup-of-Coffee\" title=\"The Science of Exceptional Brewing: How Many Ounces In a Cup of Coffee\">The Science of Exceptional Brewing: How Many Ounces In a Cup of Coffee<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/hollicoffee.com\/how-many-ounces-are-in-a-cup-of-coffee\/#What-is-the-Standard-Definition-of-a-Cup\" title=\"What is the Standard Definition of a Cup?\">What is the Standard Definition of a Cup?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/hollicoffee.com\/how-many-ounces-are-in-a-cup-of-coffee\/#What-is-the-Standard-Definition-of-an-Ounce\" title=\"What is the Standard Definition of an Ounce?\">What is the Standard Definition of an Ounce?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/hollicoffee.com\/how-many-ounces-are-in-a-cup-of-coffee\/#Coffee-Cups-and-Their-Unique-Sizes\" title=\"Coffee Cups and Their Unique Sizes\">Coffee Cups and Their Unique Sizes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/hollicoffee.com\/how-many-ounces-are-in-a-cup-of-coffee\/#Factors-That-Affect-The-Cup-Size-Of-Coffee-Include%E2%80%A6\" title=\"Factors That Affect The Cup Size Of Coffee Include\u2026\">Factors That Affect The Cup Size Of Coffee Include\u2026<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/hollicoffee.com\/how-many-ounces-are-in-a-cup-of-coffee\/#The-Golden-Coffee-Ratio-How-To-Prepare-Coffee-Like-a-Professional-Barista\" title=\"The Golden Coffee Ratio: How To Prepare Coffee Like a Professional Barista\">The Golden Coffee Ratio: How To Prepare Coffee Like a Professional Barista<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/hollicoffee.com\/how-many-ounces-are-in-a-cup-of-coffee\/#The-Different-Cup-Measurement-System\" title=\"The Different Cup Measurement System\">The Different Cup Measurement System<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/hollicoffee.com\/how-many-ounces-are-in-a-cup-of-coffee\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/hollicoffee.com\/how-many-ounces-are-in-a-cup-of-coffee\/#Frequently-Asked-Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The-Science-of-Exceptional-Brewing-How-Many-Ounces-In-a-Cup-of-Coffee\"><\/span><a><\/a>The Science of Exceptional Brewing: How Many Ounces In a Cup of Coffee<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>As a unit of measurement, a standard cup carries 8 ounces. But according to experts, a cup of coffee should be about 5 to 6 ounces. It\u2019s believed that this balances the caffeine benefits with the required dietary proportion. Furthermore, the ounces per cup depend on the cup size and quantity of coffee you&#8217;re brewing.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-is-the-Standard-Definition-of-a-Cup\"><\/span>What is the Standard Definition of a Cup?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hollicoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/measuring-cup-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Measuring Cup\" class=\"wp-image-6303\" width=\"256\" height=\"256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hollicoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/measuring-cup-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/hollicoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/measuring-cup-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/hollicoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/measuring-cup-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/hollicoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/measuring-cup-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/hollicoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/measuring-cup.png 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Get this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The customary measure of a cup is 8 fluid ounces. <\/strong>This is also <strong>the standard sizing in the United States<\/strong> for cooking and drinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For labeling purposes, <strong>one cup is often labeled as 240 mL. <\/strong>This is a little more than the actual conversion of <strong>236.8 mL (from 8 fl oz).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s more?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cup measurements vary by country.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hollicoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Cup-Measure-by-Country-1024x569.png\" alt=\"Cup Measure by Country\" class=\"wp-image-6297\" width=\"512\" height=\"285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hollicoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Cup-Measure-by-Country-1024x569.png 1024w, https:\/\/hollicoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Cup-Measure-by-Country-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/hollicoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Cup-Measure-by-Country-768x427.png 768w, https:\/\/hollicoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Cup-Measure-by-Country.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For countries like Canada, New Zealand, and Australia, the standard cup measures about <strong>250mL.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interesting, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-is-the-Standard-Definition-of-an-Ounce\"><\/span><a><\/a>What is the Standard Definition of an Ounce?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On paper:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An ounce is a unit of weight\/mass that is approximately <strong>28.3 grams. <\/strong>And while many tend to use this term to refer to liquids too, the correct term should be <strong>Fluid Ounce.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With that in mind\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One <strong>fluid ounce<\/strong> is equivalent to <strong>29.6 milliliters <\/strong>or an <strong>8th of a US customary cup.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.govinfo.gov\/content\/pkg\/CFR-2022-title21-vol2\/xml\/CFR-2022-title21-vol2-sec101-9.xml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Code of Federal Regulations<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>reports that the<strong> customary fluid ounce (fl oz) <\/strong>for food measurement in the United States<strong> should be 30mL.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Coffee-Cups-and-Their-Unique-Sizes\"><\/span><a><\/a>Coffee Cups and Their Unique Sizes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a known fact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coffee mugs come in <strong>various sizes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, <strong>4 ounces<\/strong> is the acceptable measurement for a cup of coffee in the US. However, <strong>nutritionists recommend 5 to 6 ounces<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you are a fan of to-go coffee, you probably know that Starbucks cups go <strong>up to 30 ounces (the Trenta<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Typically:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most coffee shops and coffee makers that<strong> offer various beverages. <\/strong>Thus, will have a<strong> set of standard sizes available.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the short, tall, grande, venti, and trenta sizes available in Starbucks, there are many other coffee cup sizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, cup size largely depends on the type of coffee you want or are brewing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An espresso is served in a <strong>demitasse cup holding 2-4 ounces<\/strong>. Whereas, a travel mug typically holds about 16 ounces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interesting, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A standard cup, which has an 8-ounce capacity, should contain about 5-6 ounces of coffee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, for starters, this <strong>prevents the coffee from spilling<\/strong>. More so, it <strong>leaves room for additives<\/strong> such as milk or cream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are some common coffee varieties and their respective coffee cup sizes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cappuccino Mugs <\/strong>&#8211; 5-6 Fl. Oz.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Latte Coffee Mugs &#8211; <\/strong>8-10 Fl. Oz.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Iced Coffee Mugs &#8211; <\/strong>12-16 Fl. Oz.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flat White Coffee Mugs &#8211; <\/strong>5-6 Fl. Oz.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With that in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Factors-That-Affect-The-Cup-Size-Of-Coffee-Include%E2%80%A6\"><\/span><a><\/a>Factors That Affect The Cup Size Of Coffee Include\u2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Brew Type<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some strong brews, such as espressos, are meant to be consumed black and in smaller quantities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, coffee brews like lattes require a bigger cup to accommodate additives like milk and sweeteners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Grind Size of the Coffee Beans<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Smaller ground coffee beans produce stronger, smaller cups of coffee because the coffee saturation level is high in the mixture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coarse coffee beans are used to make large and less concentrated cups of coffee, such as cold brews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The-Golden-Coffee-Ratio-How-To-Prepare-Coffee-Like-a-Professional-Barista\"><\/span>The Golden Coffee Ratio: How To Prepare Coffee Like a Professional Barista<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First of all:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is essential to<strong> know how many ounces your coffee cup holds <\/strong>in order to get the<strong> correct coffee-to-water ratio.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the plus side, most coffee makers are calibrated to <strong>automatically measure<\/strong> your coffee grounds in the right ratio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are doing it manually, <strong>you need to get the ratio right.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ideally:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The standard coffee-to-water ratio is 1.5-2g of coffee grounds per 29.6 ml (1 fluid ounce) of water<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hollicoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Golden-ratio-1024x834.png\" alt=\"Coffee Golden Ratio\" class=\"wp-image-6364\" width=\"512\" height=\"417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hollicoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Golden-ratio-1024x834.png 1024w, https:\/\/hollicoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Golden-ratio-300x244.png 300w, https:\/\/hollicoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Golden-ratio-768x626.png 768w, https:\/\/hollicoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Golden-ratio.png 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>It is advisable to use a scale rather than a measuring cup\/spoon. That way, you\u2019d get a more accurate measurement when you weigh coffee beans by mass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Suppose you want to brew two standard cups of coffee with 12 or 16 ounces of water\u2026? From the ratio, you\u2019d need about 18-32g of coffee grounds, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Surprise &#8211; Surprise!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s not the actual <strong>Golden Ratio<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncausa.org\/About-Coffee\/How-to-Brew-Coffee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>The National Coffee Association<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>puts the golden ratio at<strong> 1 or 2 tablespoons of coffee grounds per 6 ounces of water.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can <strong>adjust the volume of water<\/strong> to brew your coffee <strong>depending on how strong you want it<\/strong> to be. Even better, it is okay to experiment with different coffee-to-water ratios to find what works best for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pro Tip:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An easier way <strong>to get more control <\/strong>over your brew is by considering<strong> using the pour-over method.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to: Basic Pour Over Brewing Technique\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MrNQ7_FRPuU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Easy Peasy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The-Different-Cup-Measurement-System\"><\/span><a><\/a>The Different Cup Measurement System<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-base-2-background-color has-background\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Cup<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>TBSP<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>TSP<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Fluid (Oz)<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Milliliter<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1C<\/td><td>16 Tbsp<\/td><td>48 tsp<\/td><td>8 oz<\/td><td>237 ml<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3\/4C<\/td><td>12 Tbsp<\/td><td>36 tsp<\/td><td>6 oz<\/td><td>177 ml<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2\/3C<\/td><td>10 Tbsp + 2 tsp<\/td><td>32 tsp<\/td><td>5 1\/2 oz<\/td><td>158 ml<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1\/2C<\/td><td>8 Tbsp<\/td><td>24 tsp<\/td><td>4 oz<\/td><td>118 ml<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1\/3C<\/td><td>5 Tbsp + 1 tsp<\/td><td>16 tsp \u2082<\/td><td>2 2\/3 oz<\/td><td>79 ml<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1\/4C<\/td><td>4 Tbsp<\/td><td>12 tsp<\/td><td>2 oz<\/td><td>59 ml<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1\/6C<\/td><td>2 Tbsp + 2 tsp<\/td><td>8 tsp<\/td><td>1 1\/3 oz<\/td><td>40 ml<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1\/8C<\/td><td>2 Tbsp<\/td><td>6 tsp<\/td><td>1 oz<\/td><td>30 ml<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1\/16C<\/td><td>1 Tbsp<\/td><td>3 tsp<\/td><td>1\/2 oz<\/td><td>15 ml<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The truth is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Varying measurement methods adopted by different countries are another reason why coffee cups come in various sizes.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consequently, <a href=\"https:\/\/hollicoffee.com\/coffee-mug-sizes-chart\/\"><strong>the perfect cup size<\/strong><\/a> for your coffee type is dependent on these measurement conventions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The United States <\/strong>uses the standard system that <strong>measures a cup at 240mL.<\/strong> However, there are other countries with different standard cup measurements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>In <strong>Japan<\/strong>, the standard cup measurement is <strong>200mL<\/strong>. However, traditional Japanuses a standard cup measurement of<strong> 180.4mL.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In <strong>Russia<\/strong>, there are two accepted standard cup measurements, which are <strong>200 and 250mL. <\/strong>Cups for Alcoholic beverages and other liquids had a measurement of 123 and 246mL, respectively.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In <strong>Canada<\/strong>, the standard cup measurement is <strong>250mL.<\/strong> Nevertheless, <strong>a conventional Canadian cup is about 227mL.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In <strong>Latin America, <\/strong>the standard cup measurement is either <strong>200 or 250mL, <\/strong>depending on the country.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Pro Tip:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s wise to get familiar with these different measurements in case your coffee machine is manufactured in a different country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><a><\/a>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Well:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It might seem very easy to make a cup of coffee. However, crucial factors come to play before you can brew a perfect one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Brewing your coffee using <strong>the ideal coffee-to-water ratio (the golden ratio)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensuring all your <strong>measurements are accurate<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using the <strong>right cup size <\/strong>for your coffee type<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The best part is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hollicoffee.com\/coffee-makers\/\"><strong>Modern coffee makers<\/strong><\/a> tend to give accurate measurements and brewing ratios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, manually adjusting the volume of water durng a pour-over method determines how strong your coffee will be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With that in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Feel free to share your thoughts, experiences, and questions below. <\/strong>I\u2019ll be happy to hear from you in the comments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently-Asked-Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block faq-accordion-box schema-faq-accordion\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1675873131274\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is A Cup Of Coffee 6 Oz or 8 Oz?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The standard liquid measurement in a cup is 8 oz. 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