Moccamaster KM5 grind settings

The Moccamaster KM5 can grind coffee between a range of 420 – 1200 microns.

Moccamaster KM5 grind size chart

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Moccamaster KM5 grind size table

The table below displays our recommended micron ranges for each brew method and their corresponding settings for the Moccamaster KM5.

Moccamaster KM5 grind settings
Brew methodSettings
TurkishN/A
EspressoN/A
V601 – 3
Aeropress1 – 6
Moka Pot1 – 3
Pour Over1 – 6
Siphon1 – 4
Filter Coffee Machine1 – 5
French Press4 – 9
Cupping2 – 5
Cold Brew5 – 9
Cold Drip6 – 9
Steep-and-release2 – 5

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.