Mahlkönig EK43 (1-11) grind settings
The Mahlkönig EK43 (1-11) can grind coffee between a range of 180 – 803 microns.
This grinder has burr upgrades available
Mahlkönig EK43 (1-11) grind size chart
This is the grind size chart for the EK43 with the older 1-11 numbered dial.
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).
| Brew method | Settings |
|---|---|
| Turkish | 1 – 1.6 |
| Espresso | 1 – 4.2 |
| V60 | 4.6 – 9.3 |
| Aeropress | 3.3 – 11 |
| Moka Pot | 3.9 – 8.7 |
| Pour Over | 4.7 – 11 |
| Siphon | 4.2 – 10.9 |
| Filter Coffee Machine | 3 – 11 |
| French Press | 9.2 – 11 |
| Cupping | 5.5 – 11 |
| Cold Brew | 11 |
| Cold Drip | 11 |
| Steep-and-release | 5.4 – 11 |
Mahlkönig EK43 (1-11) burr upgrades
The Mahlkönig EK43 (1-11) can be upgraded with stronger and sharper burrs which can create a better taste profile. We maintain a database of burr upgrades includng details of their materials and where to buy them. The available burr upgrades for the EK43 (1-11) are displayed below:
SSP 98mm - High Uniformity Red Speed
- type
- flat
- coating
- TiAlCN (Titanium Aluminium Carbo-Nitride)
- material
- Tool steel
- diameter
- 98mm
- notes
- Red Speed is SSP's name for TiAICN coated burrs.
no links available
SSP 98mm - High Uniformity Silver Knight
- type
- flat
- coating
- DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon)
- material
- Tool steel
- diameter
- 98mm
- notes
- Silver Knight is SSP's name for DLC coated burrs.
no links available
SSP 98mm - Multipurpose Red Speed
- type
- flat
- coating
- TiAlCN (Titanium Aluminium Carbo-Nitride)
- material
- Tool steel
- diameter
- 98mm
- notes
- Red Speed is SSP's name for TiAICN coated burrs.
no links available
SSP 98mm - Multipurpose Silver Knight
- type
- flat
- coating
- DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon)
- material
- Tool steel
- diameter
- 98mm
- notes
- Silver Knight is SSP's name for DLC coated burrs.
no links available
SSP 98mm - Brew Red Speed
- type
- flat
- coating
- TiAlCN (Titanium Aluminium Carbo-Nitride)
- material
- Tool steel
- diameter
- 98mm
- notes
- Red Speed is SSP's name for TiAICN coated burrs.
no links available
SSP 98mm - Brew Silver Knight
- type
- flat
- coating
- DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon)
- material
- Tool steel
- diameter
- 98mm
- notes
- Silver Knight is SSP's name for DLC coated burrs.
no links available
SSP 98mm - Lab Sweet Cast Red Speed
- type
- flat
- coating
- TiAlCN (Titanium Aluminium Carbo-Nitride)
- material
- Cast steel
- diameter
- 98mm
- notes
- Red Speed is SSP's name for TiAICN coated burrs.
no links available
SSP 98mm - Lab Sweet Cast Silver Knight
- type
- flat
- coating
- DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon)
- material
- Cast steel
- diameter
- 98mm
- notes
- Silver Knight is SSP's name for DLC coated burrs.
no links available
Other Mahlkönig grinder settings
Where does this information come from?
For the past six 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.