Coffee Grind Size Diagnosis Tool

Describe what happened with your brew and this tool returns a specific grind adjustment recommendation. Change one variable at a time — grind only — and retest before adjusting anything else.

Grind Size Reference Table

MethodTarget Particle SizeVisual ReferenceTypical Setting
Turkish~100–200 µmPowdery / flour-likeFinest setting
Espresso~250–400 µmFine table saltFine range (1–4 on most grinders)
Moka Pot~400–500 µmBetween espresso and dripFine-medium
AeroPress (pressure)~400–600 µmFine table salt to coarse saltMedium-fine
Drip / Pour-over~600–800 µmCoarse table saltMedium (14–18 on Encore)
Chemex~700–900 µmCoarse saltMedium-coarse
French Press~900–1100 µmRough sea saltCoarse (28–32 on Encore)
Cold Brew~1200–1400 µmCoarse breadcrumbsCoarsest setting

Grind recommendations are starting points based on standard extraction guidelines. Taste is subjective — use these as diagnostics, not rules.