All Calculators
Every calculator on the site. SCA-grade defaults, formulas grounded in Timberline Coffee School training.
Brewing Calculators
Dose, water, bloom, brew time: the math for every common brew method, with SCA-grade defaults.
- V60 CalculatorHow much coffee and water for any V60 size. Step-by-step pour schedule included.Open
- Coffee to Water Ratio CalculatorGet the right coffee-to-water amount for any brew method. Cups, grams, or ounces.Open
- French Press CalculatorHow much coffee, water, and steep time for any French press size.Open
- AeroPress CalculatorCoffee and water amounts for Standard or Inverted AeroPress. Grind tips included.Open
- Chemex CalculatorCoffee, water, and bloom amounts for any Chemex size. Brew time guidance included.Open
- Cold Brew CalculatorCoffee, water, steep time, and how much concentrate you'll get. With dilution help.Open
- Batch Brew CalculatorCoffee dose, grams per liter, and serving count for any batch volume. SCA Batch Brew Standard ranges.Open
- Extraction Yield CalculatorUse a refractometer reading to check if your coffee is under or over-extracted.Open
- Brew Strength CalculatorSolve for any one of four brewing variables: dose, brew weight, TDS, or extraction yield.Open
- 2004 SCA Cupping Score CalculatorScore coffee on the 2004 SCA cupping form: 10 attributes, per-cup checks, and defect deductions.Open
- Coffee Value Assessment (CVA) CalculatorRate 9 attributes on the SCA's 9-point hedonic preference scale. The 2024 successor to the SCA cupping form.Open
- Grind Size GuideRecommended grind size by brew method. Baratza Encore settings and contact time guidance.Open
- Espresso Extraction CalculatorCheck your shot's brew ratio and flow rate from dose, yield, and time.Open
- Espresso CalculatorQuick dose and yield math for espresso, with strength band feedback.Open
- Espresso Brew Formula CalculatorBuild your espresso recipe: target yield, flow rate, and pre-infusion time.Open
- Brew Temperature ConverterSwitch between Celsius and Fahrenheit. SCA filter brew target shown.Open
- Moka Pot CalculatorHow much coffee and water for every Bialetti moka pot size.Open
- Caffeine CalculatorHow much caffeine is in your cup based on coffee type, roast, and brew method.Open
Coffee Shop Calculators
Revenue, costs, and pricing math for coffee shop operators: from startup budgeting to daily break-even and menu pricing.
- Coffee Shop Startup Cost CalculatorEstimate what it costs to open a coffee shop. Equipment, buildout, and working capital.Open
- Coffee Shop Break-Even CalculatorFind out how many drinks per day you need to sell to cover your costs.Open
- Drink Pricing CalculatorSet the right menu price for your drinks based on ingredient costs and target margin.Open
- Pour Cost CalculatorCheck what percentage of your menu price goes to ingredients. With industry benchmarks.Open
- Cost of Goods CalculatorAdd up your per-drink ingredient costs: coffee, milk, syrup, and packaging.Open
- Barista Labor Cost CalculatorYour real cost to employ a barista: hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly. Plus labor as a percentage of sales.Open
- Daily Sales Forecast CalculatorEstimate your daily and monthly revenue from foot traffic and average ticket size.Open
- Coffee Shop Foot Traffic CalculatorTurn foot traffic into customers and revenue. Quick feasibility check for a location.Open
- Coffee Shop ROI CalculatorHow long until your coffee shop pays back its startup cost. Five-year return included.Open
- Cost Per Cup CalculatorCoffee ingredient cost per cup from bag price and dose. Cups per bag and optional milk cost.Open
- Menu Pricing CalculatorSet drink prices from ingredient COGS and target gross margin. Pour cost and markup included.Open
- Tip Pool CalculatorDistribute tips among staff by hours worked or role-weighted points.Open
Roastery Calculators
Startup cost and planning math for roasters: what it takes to open a commercial roastery.
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