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Common Ground Coffee Containershow much ground coffee you need to brew a large volume of coffee based on the serving size (e.g. 6 ounce mug) and number of servings (200 servings).
INSTRUCTIONS: Enter the following information:
- (n) Number of People Served.
- (nC) Number of Cups per Person (default 2)
- (cS) Size of the individual serving (default 6 oz)
Ground Coffee Needed: The calculator returns the amount of ground coffee needed in ounces or pounds. However, this can be automatically converted to compatible units via the pull-down menu.
The Math / Science
This is based on industry recommended strength of coffee (Folger's) using 1/2 cup of ground coffee to provide 10 servings of 6 fluid ounces. .jpg)
China Cup, Coffee Cup, Coffee Mug
This calculator answers the question, "How much coffee do I need to serve a group of people?"
Cup Sizes
A typical fine china coffee cup like the Old English Lace cup in the picture is one cup filled to the brim. This size is often used in fine restaurants and at formal events like weddings. Coffee mugs go from 1.5 cups (see the Empire State Building Mug) to 2.0 cups (see larger mug) and up.
Uses
Coffee is often served at large events. This calculator help the hosts determine how much coffee to buy in advance. Coffee is commonly served at:
- Business Meetings at coffee stations in the back of the room
- Formal Dinners during and after the meal
- Informal Meals at camps (e.g. scouts, soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines)
- Conventions at coffee kiosks
- Weddings during and after the wedding reception.
The examples in this calculator use common coffees such as Folger's. However the formulas work for other qualities of coffee from the very highest to the lowest.
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