Coffee Grind Size - Complete Chart & Guide 2025
Visual guide to different coffee grind sizes according to Kruve standard. Learn how to properly choose grind size for espresso, V60, Chemex, French Press and other brewing methods. Coffee grind chart + interactive Commandante-Timemore calculator.
Official coffee grind size reference according to Kruve standard
Download PDFWhy is grind size important?
Grind size directly affects extraction time and coffee taste. Finer grind = larger surface area = faster extraction. This is a key parameter affecting your coffee quality.
- Too fine grind leads to over-extraction and bitter taste
- Too coarse grind results in under-extraction, sour and weak taste
- Proper grind ensures balanced, delicious coffee with full flavor
7 Coffee Grind Size Levels
- Level 120-30s
Extra Fine - Grind size for Espresso and Turkish coffee
Finest grind, ideal for espresso and Turkish coffee. Provides intense flavor in short extraction time, ideal for professional espresso machines.
Ideal for: Espresso, Turkish coffee.
EspressoTurkish coffee - Level 21-2 min
Fine - Grind size for Moka Pot and AeroPress (short)
Fine grind for moka pot and AeroPress (short time). Fine grounds are ideal for quick extraction in moka pot and AeroPress.
Ideal for: Moka Pot, AeroPress (short).
Moka PotAeroPress (short) - Level 32-3 min
Medium-Fine - Grind size for Drip Coffee and Pour Over
Medium-fine for drip coffee and pour over. Universal setting for most pour-over methods, ensuring balanced extraction.
Ideal for: Drip Coffee, Pour Over.
Drip CoffeePour Over - Level 43-4 min
Medium - Grind size for V60 and Chemex and AeroPress
Medium for V60, Chemex, standard AeroPress. Most popular setting for alternative methods, ideal for daily brewing.
Ideal for: V60, Chemex, AeroPress.
V60ChemexAeroPress - Level 54-5 min
Medium-Coarse - Grind size for Clever Dripper
Medium-coarse for Clever Dripper. Ensures clean coffee with full flavor in immersion methods.
Ideal for: Clever Dripper.
Clever Dripper - Level 64-5 min / 12h
Coarse - Grind size for French Press and Cold Brew (12h)
Coarse for French Press and cold brew (12h). Coarse grounds are ideal for long brewing, providing smooth and full flavor in French Press or cold brew.
Ideal for: French Press, Cold Brew (12h).
French PressCold Brew (12h) - Level 724h / 4 min
Extra Coarse - Grind size for Cold Brew (24h) and Cupping
Coarsest for cold brew (24h) and cupping. Coarsest grind for longest extraction times and professional tasting.
Ideal for: Cold Brew (24h), Cupping.
Cold Brew (24h)Cupping
Frequently asked questions about coffee grinding
What grind size for espresso?
For espresso, the best is very fine grind - Extra Fine. Extraction time: 20-30 seconds. Fine grind allows proper extraction in short time under high pressure.
How to grind coffee for French Press?
For French Press use coarse grind - Coarse. Brewing time: 4-5 minutes. Coarse grind prevents grounds from passing through the filter and ensures clean coffee.
Why is grind size important?
Grind size directly affects extraction time and coffee taste. Finer grind increases water contact surface, which speeds up extraction. Too fine grind causes over-extraction and bitter taste, too coarse - under-extraction and sour, weak taste.
What grind size for V60 and Chemex?
For V60 and Chemex, the best is medium grind - Medium. Brewing time: 3-4 minutes. This universal setting also works for standard AeroPress.
Practical Tips - How to Choose Grind Size
How to adjust coffee grind?
- • Coffee bitter? - Grind coarser (reduce extraction)
- • Coffee sour/weak? - Grind finer (increase extraction)
- • Brewing takes too long? - Grind coarser
- • Brewing too fast? - Grind finer
Important grinding rules
- • Always grind coffee just before brewing for best taste
- • Use burr grinder, not blade (better consistency)
- • Experiment with different grinder settings
- • Note your discoveries in CoffeeNotes!
Grinder Settings Conversion
Different Grinders = Different Systems
Each grinder has different number of clicks and marking system
Important: Different grinders have different systems!
- Commandante C40: Commandante C40: 30 clicks (total)
- Timemore C2/C3/C3S: Timemore C2/C3/C3S: 36 clicks (total)
- Timemore C3 ESP: Timemore C3 ESP: different system (rotations + numbers + clicks)
- Timemore Chestnut X: Timemore Chestnut X: 24 clicks with micro-adjustment
- 1Zpresso JX-Pro: 1Zpresso JX-Pro: 40 clicks per rotation
Online calculator - compare Commandante, Timemore, 1Zpresso and others
💡 Best method - your own calibration:
If you have enough coffee, perform your own calibration using the grind size chart above. Save your optimal settings in CoffeeNotes — it's the most accurate way to preserve perfect taste!
Timemore C3 Settings Chart
Approximate settings for Timemore C3 by brewing method. Range: 0-950 microns. Avoid settings below 6 clicks - may dull burrs.
Brewing Method
Important information
Timemore C3 grinder range: 0-950 microns with precise adjustment
• Turkish: finest grind (2-5)
• Espresso: fine grind (5-10)
• V60/Pour Over: medium (11-24)
• French Press: coarser (19-25)
⚠️ Avoid settings below 6 clicks!
Note: These are approximate starting values. Each grinder and each coffee may require individual adjustment. Start with given values and adjust according to extraction taste.
Data source: Honest Coffee Guide - Timemore C3 settings. Use grinder settings database
Save your grinding experiments!
Test different grind size settings and share results in CoffeeNotes. Creating notes will help you find the perfect coffee! Want to learn more? Check our coffee roasters in Poland and coffee catalog.
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