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Mahlkönig GH2 (HC880)

Electric grinder Range 0–17
Grind range
0–1020 µm
Per click
≈60.0 µm
Adjustment
17 clicks
Brew methods
9

At its coarsest it reaches about 1020 µm, so French Press and Cold Brew sit partly beyond its range.

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Mahlkönig GH2 (HC880)
grind size chart
Clicks from zero
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 17
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400µm
Extra fine Fine Medium-fine Medium Medium-coarse Coarse Extra coarse

Settings by brew method

Brew method Grind descriptor Grind size Clicks
Turkish Extra fine 70–150 µm 0-2
Espresso Fine 200–300 µm 2-4
Moka Pot Fine-medium 300–400 µm 5-9
AeroPress Medium-fine 400–700 µm 4-14
Pour Over (V60) Medium-fine 450–650 µm 6-10
Siphon Medium 500–700 µm 5-11
Drip / Batch Medium 600–800 µm 4-13
French Press Coarse 900–1200 µm 10-17
Cold Brew Extra coarse 1000–1400 µm 12-17

About the Mahlkönig GH2 (HC880)

The Mahlkönig GH2 (HC880) is an electric grinder with stepped adjustment. At its coarsest it reaches about 1020 µm, so French Press and Cold Brew sit partly beyond its range. Each click moves the grind by roughly 60.0 µm.

Mahlkönig GH2 (HC880) — frequently asked questions

Is the Mahlkönig GH2 (HC880) a manual or electric grinder?

The Mahlkönig GH2 (HC880) is an electric grinder.

What grind setting should I use for Espresso on the Mahlkönig GH2 (HC880)?

For espresso on the Mahlkönig GH2 (HC880), start around 2-4 clicks — roughly 200–300 µm — then adjust to taste.

How much does each click change the grind on the Mahlkönig GH2 (HC880)?

Each click on the Mahlkönig GH2 (HC880) changes the grind by about 60.0 microns, so you can dial in small steps.

What grind sizes can the Mahlkönig GH2 (HC880) produce?

The Mahlkönig GH2 (HC880) grinds from about 0 to 1020 µm, covering 9 of the brew methods we chart.

Can I copy grind settings from another grinder to the Mahlkönig GH2 (HC880)?

Not directly — every grinder's scale is arbitrary, so a number that works on one model won't match the Mahlkönig GH2 (HC880). Match the micron range instead, using the chart above.