A $30, 12-oz (340 g) bag makes about 23 cups (8 oz each, 1:16 ratio), so each cup costs about $1.30.
| Cup size | Cups per bag | Cost per cup |
|---|---|---|
| 8 oz | 23 | $1.30 |
| 12 oz | 15 | $1.96 |
| 16 oz | 11 | $2.61 |
| Strength | Ratio | Cups (8 oz) | Cost per cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stronger | 1:15 | 22 | $1.39 |
| Standard | 1:16 | 23 | $1.30 |
| Milder | 1:17 | 24 | $1.23 |
Versus the café
At $1.30 a cup, a $4.50 café coffee costs about 3× more. Add milk (about $0.15–$0.30 a cup) and home lattes are still a fraction of café prices.
See what a $4.50-a-day habit costs per year.
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Questions people ask
How many cups of coffee are in a 12 oz bag?
About 23 8-oz cups at a 1:16 ratio, or 15 12-oz mugs.
Is a $30 bag of coffee worth it?
At about $1.30 a cup it is still far cheaper than a café drink. Fresher, better beans usually mean you need fewer add-ins.
Numbers on this page are estimates calculated from the assumptions shown. Coffees, beans and drinks vary; caffeine figures are typical values, not medical advice.