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Roast Weight Loss Calculator

Estimate coffee roast weight loss by green weight and roast level. Calculate finished weight and approximate cup yield.

Inputs

g

High altitude beans are denser and retain slightly more mass during roasting

Results

Roasted Weight

425 g

Weight Loss

15%

Weight Lost75 g
Approximate Yield~28 cups

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Tips

1
Track actual weight loss across batches. Your roaster and green coffee origin will cause variations from estimates.
2
Darker roasts lose more weight but also expand more in volume — don't confuse volume with weight.

Open formula

Roasted Weight = Green Weight × (1 - Loss%)
Loss: Light ~12%, Medium ~15%, Dark ~20%

Weight loss during roasting comes from moisture evaporation and chemical decomposition. Denser, higher-altitude beans tend to lose slightly less weight.

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