Mahlkönig EK43 (1-11) grind settings

The Mahlkönig EK43 (1-11) can grind coffee between a range of 180 – 803 microns.

Mahlkönig EK43 (1-11) grind size chart

This is the grind size chart for the EK43 with the older 1-11 numbered dial.

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Mahlkönig EK43 (1-11) grind size table

The table below displays our recommended micron ranges for each brew method and their corresponding settings for the Mahlkönig EK43 (1-11).

Mahlkönig EK43 (1-11) grind settings
Brew methodSettings
Turkish1 – 1.6
Espresso1 – 4.2
V604.6 – 9.3
Aeropress3.3 – 11
Moka Pot3.9 – 8.7
Pour Over4.7 – 11
Siphon4.2 – 10.9
Filter Coffee Machine3 – 11
French Press9.2 – 11
Cupping5.5 – 11
Cold Brew11
Cold Drip11
Steep-and-release5.4 – 11

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Where does this information come from?

For the past five 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.