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Mahlkönig EK43 (0-16) grind settings

The Mahlkönig EK43 (0-16) can grind coffee between a range of 180 – 1400 microns.

Mahlkönig EK43 (0-16) grind size chart

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Mahlkönig EK43 (0-16) grind size table

The table below displays our recommended micron ranges for each brew method and their corresponding settings for the Mahlkönig EK43 (0-16).

Mahlkönig EK43 (0-16) grind settings
MicronsSettings
Brew methodMinMaxMinMax
Turkish40 μm220 μm01
Espresso180 μm380 μm05.1
V60400 μm700 μm5.713.3
Aeropress320 μm960 μm3.61.3
Moka Pot360 μm660 μm4.712.3
Pour Over410 μm930 μm61.2.2
Siphon375 μm800 μm5.115.9
Filter Coffee Machine300 μm900 μm3.11.1.4
French Press690 μm1300 μm13.11.11.7
Cupping460 μm850 μm7.21.0.1
Cold Brew800 μm1440 μm161.14.3
Cold Drip820 μm1270 μm16.51.10.9
Steep-and-release450 μm825 μm716.5

Where does this information come from?

For the past four years, we’ve gathered data on coffee grinders to develop our coffee grind size chart. The data for these charts comes from our research and the feedback we receive from coffee lovers.