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Melitta Calibra

Melitta Calibra

Electric grinder Range 0–37
Grind range
0–1010 µm
Per click
≈27.3 µm
Adjustment
37 clicks
Brew methods
7

At its coarsest it reaches about 1010 µm, so French Press and Cold Brew sit partly beyond its range.

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grind size chart
Clicks from zero
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 37
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 1-10
AeroPress Medium-fine 400–700 µm 1-21
Pour Over (V60) Medium-fine 450–650 µm 2-12
Siphon Medium 500–700 µm 1-15
Drip / Batch Medium 600–800 µm 1-19
French Press Coarse 900–1200 µm 12-33
Cold Brew Extra coarse 1000–1400 µm 16-37

About the Melitta Calibra

The Melitta Calibra is an electric grinder with stepped adjustment. At its coarsest it reaches about 1010 µm, so French Press and Cold Brew sit partly beyond its range. Each click moves the grind by roughly 27.3 µm.

Melitta Calibra — frequently asked questions

Is the Melitta Calibra a manual or electric grinder?

The Melitta Calibra is an electric grinder.

How much does each click change the grind on the Melitta Calibra?

Each click on the Melitta Calibra changes the grind by about 27.3 microns, so you can dial in small steps.

What grind sizes can the Melitta Calibra produce?

The Melitta Calibra grinds from about 0 to 1010 µm, covering 7 of the brew methods we chart.

Can I copy grind settings from another grinder to the Melitta Calibra?

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