The Home Coffee Field Guide

Know the real cost and match before you buy.

Recipe

Espresso Dose, Ratio & Yield

Lock dose and ratio first. Adjust grind to land in the time band.

Change a value. Watch the output move.

Espresso scale, portafilter, and coffee beans on a home brewing counter
Representative espresso dose and gear workflow.

Inputs

Planning estimate only. Change inputs to match your situation.

Live output

Target yield— g
Ratio—
Time band—
Job this solves

Convert dose and brew ratio into target yield with a shot-time band.

Formula

Yield (g) = dose (g) × ratio; ratio shown as 1:X.

Assumptions

Defaults are starting points, not recommendations. Outputs inherit your inputs.

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InputDefault
Dose (g)18
Brew ratio (water:coffee or yield:dose)2.0
Target shot time (s)28

Common questions

How is ratio expressed?

Yield divided by dose — a 1:2 ratio on 18 g targets about 36 g out.

Is the time band a rule?

No. It is a starting reference. Taste and flow matter more than a fixed second count.

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