For a single person or house that only a couple of cups of coffee per day is drank. 8 ounce mugs/comes to around 3 cups coffee. Any mug larger you will of course have less cups. Love the clock feature and the fact that there is a 2 hour shut off. Which is nice as not to forget. Small footprint so takes no space hardly for counter. Great for a workshop or office too. Timer allows you to program night before and wake up to a pot of coffee. Pours great with no drips into counter and carafe handle feels good in hand. Takes standard filters.Simple and effective!