Compak K3 Touch Advanced
- Grind range
- 0–1015 µm
- Per click
- ≈33.83 µm
- Adjustment
- 30 clicks
- Brew methods
- 8
At its coarsest it reaches about 1015 µm, so French Press and Cold Brew sit partly beyond its range.
Settings by brew method
| Brew method | Grind descriptor | Grind size | Clicks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Espresso | Fine | 200–300 µm | 0-3 |
| Moka Pot | Fine-medium | 300–400 µm | 3-11 |
| AeroPress | Medium-fine | 400–700 µm | 2-20 |
| Pour Over (V60) | Medium-fine | 450–650 µm | 4-12 |
| Siphon | Medium | 500–700 µm | 3-15 |
| Drip / Batch | Medium | 600–800 µm | 1-18 |
| French Press | Coarse | 900–1200 µm | 13-30 |
| Cold Brew | Extra coarse | 1000–1400 µm | 16-30 |
About the Compak K3 Touch Advanced
The Compak K3 Touch Advanced is an electric grinder with stepped adjustment. At its coarsest it reaches about 1015 µm, so French Press and Cold Brew sit partly beyond its range. Each click moves the grind by roughly 33.83 µm.
Compak K3 Touch Advanced — frequently asked questions
Is the Compak K3 Touch Advanced a manual or electric grinder?
The Compak K3 Touch Advanced is an electric grinder.
What grind setting should I use for Espresso on the Compak K3 Touch Advanced?
For espresso on the Compak K3 Touch Advanced, start around 0-3 clicks — roughly 200–300 µm — then adjust to taste.
How much does each click change the grind on the Compak K3 Touch Advanced?
Each click on the Compak K3 Touch Advanced changes the grind by about 33.83 microns, so you can dial in small steps.
What grind sizes can the Compak K3 Touch Advanced produce?
The Compak K3 Touch Advanced grinds from about 0 to 1015 µm, covering 8 of the brew methods we chart.
Can I copy grind settings from another grinder to the Compak K3 Touch Advanced?
Not directly — every grinder's scale is arbitrary, so a number that works on one model won't match the Compak K3 Touch Advanced. Match the micron range instead, using the chart above.