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KINGrinder K1

Manual grinder Range 0–140
Grind range
0–1030 µm
Per click
≈7.36 µm
Adjustment
140 clicks
Brew methods
9

At its coarsest it reaches about 1030 µm, so French Press and Cold Brew sit partly beyond its range.

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grind size chart
Clicks from zero
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
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 6-29
Espresso Fine 200–300 µm 25-51
Moka Pot Fine-medium 300–400 µm 49-89
AeroPress Medium-fine 400–700 µm 44-130
Pour Over (V60) Medium-fine 450–650 µm 55-95
Siphon Medium 500–700 µm 51-108
Drip / Batch Medium 600–800 µm 41-122
French Press Coarse 900–1200 µm 94-140
Cold Brew Extra coarse 1000–1400 µm 109-140

About the KINGrinder K1

The KINGrinder K1 is a manual hand grinder with stepped adjustment. At its coarsest it reaches about 1030 µm, so French Press and Cold Brew sit partly beyond its range. Each click moves the grind by roughly 7.36 µm.

KINGrinder K1 — frequently asked questions

Is the KINGrinder K1 a manual or electric grinder?

The KINGrinder K1 is a manual hand grinder.

What grind setting should I use for Espresso on the KINGrinder K1?

For espresso on the KINGrinder K1, start around 25-51 clicks — roughly 200–300 µm — then adjust to taste.

How much does each click change the grind on the KINGrinder K1?

Each click on the KINGrinder K1 changes the grind by about 7.36 microns, so you can dial in small steps.

What grind sizes can the KINGrinder K1 produce?

The KINGrinder K1 grinds from about 0 to 1030 µm, covering 9 of the brew methods we chart.

Can I copy grind settings from another grinder to the KINGrinder K1?

Not directly — every grinder's scale is arbitrary, so a number that works on one model won't match the KINGrinder K1. Match the micron range instead, using the chart above.