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Kalita C-90

Manual grinder Range 0–8
Grind range
0–1000 µm
Per click
≈125.0 µm
Adjustment
8 clicks
Brew methods
7

At its coarsest it reaches about 1000 µm, so French Press and Cold Brew sit partly beyond its range.

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grind size chart
Clicks from zero
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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
Moka Pot Fine-medium 300–400 µm 1-2
AeroPress Medium-fine 400–700 µm 1-4
Pour Over (V60) Medium-fine 450–650 µm 1-3
Siphon Medium 500–700 µm 1-3
Drip / Batch Medium 600–800 µm 1-4
French Press Coarse 900–1200 µm 4-7
Cold Brew Extra coarse 1000–1400 µm 4-8

About the Kalita C-90

The Kalita C-90 is a manual hand grinder with stepped adjustment. At its coarsest it reaches about 1000 µm, so French Press and Cold Brew sit partly beyond its range. Each click moves the grind by roughly 125.0 µm.

Kalita C-90 — frequently asked questions

Is the Kalita C-90 a manual or electric grinder?

The Kalita C-90 is a manual hand grinder.

How much does each click change the grind on the Kalita C-90?

Each click on the Kalita C-90 changes the grind by about 125.0 microns, so you can dial in small steps.

What grind sizes can the Kalita C-90 produce?

The Kalita C-90 grinds from about 0 to 1000 µm, covering 7 of the brew methods we chart.

Can I copy grind settings from another grinder to the Kalita C-90?

Not directly — every grinder's scale is arbitrary, so a number that works on one model won't match the Kalita C-90. Match the micron range instead, using the chart above.