Espresso Yield
Calculate espresso yield, dose, and extraction time based on your basket size and target brew ratio for a perfect shot every time.
Inputs
Results
Yield
36 g
How to Use This Calculator
- Select your basket size (single 7 g, double 18 g, or triple 21 g).
- Set your target brew ratio (e.g., 1:2 for standard espresso, 1:3 for lungo).
- The calculator shows dose in grams, target yield in grams, brew ratio, and target extraction time range.
- Weigh the dose, tamp evenly, and stop extraction when the scale reads the target yield.
How the result changes with Target Brew Ratio
| Target Brew Ratio | Yield |
|---|---|
| 1.4 | 25.2 g |
| 2.4 | 43.2 g |
| 3.6 | 64.8 g |
| 4.6 | 82.8 g |
What each input means
- Basket Size
- The portafilter basket size determines your dose.
- Target Brew Ratio
- Coffee-to-yield ratio. 1:2 is standard, 1:1 is ristretto, 1:3+ is lungo.
How this is calculated
Worked example, using the default values
- Identify Input ParametersBasket Size = 2, Target Brew Ratio = 2 = 2 input(s) provided
- Calculate YieldYield36 = 36
- Calculate DoseDose18 = 18
- Calculate Brew RatioBrew Ratio1:2 = 1:2
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