The "Scientific" Ratio of Coffee to Water

Email from Peter Rudolph:"In your frequently asked questions, I believe there is an error. You stated, "32 tablespoons per pound." I believe you are confusing fluid oz. and weight oz. There are 2 tablespoons per 1 fluid oz. However, there is 16 oz weight in 1 pound. The only way to assert 32 tablespoons (volume) equals 1 pound (weight) is to assume that 1 fluid oz. equals 1 oz. weight. 32T(1fl-oz/2T)(1oz/1fl-oz)(1lb/16oz)= 1 pound. However, it is unlikely 1 fluid oz equals 1 oz weight." - Peter Rudolph