Quick answer and contentsHow do I convert a grind setting to my grinder?
Every grinder counts differently, so the trick is to go via grind size. Work out roughly how big the coffee particles are on the recipe's grinder, then find the setting on yours that grinds to the same size. For example, 24 clicks on a Comandante is about 720 microns, which lands around 21 on a Baratza Encore.
Convert your grind setting
We've popped in a Comandante recipe to get you started. Choose your grinder and the answer updates as you type.
Every brew method, on both grinders
| Method | Grind size | Recipe grinder | Your grinder |
|---|
Think of these as starting points. Taste as you go: if it's sour or thin, go a little finer, and if it's bitter or drying, go a little coarser.
A worked example
| Grinder | Counted in | V60 start |
|---|---|---|
| Comandante C40 | Clicks | 19 – 28 |
| 1Zpresso JX-Pro | R.N.T | 1.2.6 – 2.0.7 |
| Timemore C2 / C3 | Clicks | 15 – 23 |
| Baratza Encore | Dial | 14 – 26 |
| Fellow Ode Gen 2 | Dial | 4.2 – 7.2 |
| Niche Zero | Dial | 33 – 48 |
Most V60 recipes land somewhere between 570 and 840 microns. Start in the middle of your grinder's range and taste your way from there.
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ExplainerHow it's worked outHow we turn one grinder's setting into another's
- Grind size is the common languageEvery grinder counts in its own way, but they all grind coffee into particles we can measure in microns (thousandths of a millimetre).
- Each grinder gets a scaleWe've used each grinder's range and step size to work out roughly how far one click or number moves the grind.
- From the recipe to microns24 clicks on a Comandante, at about 30 microns a click, comes to roughly 720 microns.
- From microns to your grinderWe then find where 720 microns sits on your grinder and round it to the nearest click or mark.
- Every brew method has a sweet spotFrom around 200–350 microns for espresso, all the way up to 690–1,100 for a cafetière.
- Then it's over to your taste budsBurrs vary a little from grinder to grinder and settle in over time, so use the number as your starting point and taste from there.
The brew method ranges are our own, tuned at the roastery in York.
Guides and FAQs
GuideDialling in after you convertA few quick steps from a starting point to a cup you love
- Brew the recipe as it's written at your new setting, keeping the dose, water and timings the same.
- Taste, then move a step or two. Sour, thin or running through quickly? Go finer. Bitter, drying or slow? Go coarser.
- Weigh as you go. It makes every change easier to read. Our guide to the best coffee scales can help, and light roasts often like a step or two finer.
- Jot down your sweet spot for each coffee, so your next bag starts even closer.
FAQHow do I convert grind settings between grinders?
Go via grind size. Turn the recipe's setting into a rough particle size in microns, then find the setting on your grinder that gives the same size. The translator above does both steps for you.
FAQWhat grind size is best for a V60?
Somewhere around 570–840 microns, which is a medium grind. On a Comandante that's roughly 19–28 clicks, or 14–26 on a Baratza Encore. Start in the middle and adjust by taste.
FAQHow many microns is a Comandante click?
About 30 microns a click with the standard axle. The Red Clix upgrade halves that to about 15, which gives you twice as many clicks to play with.
FAQWhy does the same setting taste different on another grinder of the same model?
Every grinder is a tiny bit different. Burr alignment, wear and exactly where zero sits all nudge the grind, so treat any converted setting as a starting point and let your taste buds do the rest.
FAQCan I use a filter grinder for espresso?
The Baratza Encore, Fellow Ode and Timemore C2 are brilliant for filter and cafetière. For espresso, you'll get much better results from a dedicated espresso grinder, with the finer steps espresso needs.
Roasted in York and rested ready to brew, with a recipe on every bag.
Ben, Head of Coffee at Harmony Coffee. Competition barista and trainer with over a decade in specialty coffee.
