Mahlkönig EK43 S grind settings

The Mahlkönig EK43 S can grind coffee between a range of 180 – 803 microns.

Mahlkönig EK43 S grind size chart

Mahlkönig EK43 S grind size chartRotations from zero012345678910111213141516TurkishEspressoV60AeropressMoka PotPour OverSiphonFilter Coffee MachineFrench PressCuppingCold BrewCold DripSteep-and-release0200400600800100012001400μmExtra FineFineMedium FineMediumMedium CoarseCoarseExtra Coarse
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Mahlkönig EK43 S grind size table

The table below displays our recommended micron ranges for each brew method and their corresponding settings for the Mahlkönig EK43 S.

Mahlkönig EK43 S grind settings
Brew methodRotations from zero
Turkish0 – 1
Espresso0 – 5.1
V605.7 – 13.3
Aeropress3.6 – 16
Moka Pot4.7 – 12.3
Pour Over6 – 16
Siphon5.1 – 15.9
Filter Coffee Machine3.1 – 16
French Press13.1 – 16
Cupping7.2 – 16
Cold Brew16
Cold Drip16
Steep-and-release7 – 16
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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.