Does 1 Tablespoon of Coffee Beans Equal 1 Tablespoon of Ground Coffee?

A tablespoon of whole coffee beans is not the same as a tablespoon of ground coffee because grind size and trapped air change volume.

Grind size and bean shape alter how much coffee fits in a tablespoon, so a tablespoon of fine ground coffee usually weighs more than a tablespoon of whole beans.

For consistent brews, measure by weight (grams) because weight remains constant regardless of grind size or bean density.