Coffee grind size chart
The right grind for every brew method — with a texture you can actually feel, a fine-to-coarse scale, and how to dial it in by taste. Tap a method to see the details.
Pour-over (V60)
MediumFeels like: Coarse sand
Adjust so a brew finishes in about 2:30–3:00; slow drawdown means grind coarser.
The tool that makes it repeatable
A grind chart only helps if your grinder produces an even, adjustable grind. A burr grinder is the upgrade that unlocks every method on this chart:
Common questions
What grind size should I use?
Match it to your brew method: extra fine for Turkish, fine for espresso, medium for pour-over and drip, coarse for French press, and extra coarse for cold brew. The faster the water contacts the coffee, the finer the grind — espresso is seconds, cold brew is hours.
Why does grind size matter so much?
Grind size controls extraction. Too fine for the method and water moves too slowly, over-extracting into bitterness; too coarse and it rushes through, under-extracting into sour, weak coffee. Getting grind right fixes most home-coffee taste problems before you change anything else.
How do I know if my grind is too fine or too coarse?
Taste is the guide. Bitter, harsh, and slow-draining means too fine — grind coarser. Sour, thin, and fast-draining means too coarse — grind finer. Change one step at a time and re-taste.
Can I use pre-ground coffee for everything?
Pre-ground is usually a medium drip grind, which only suits drip and pour-over. It's too coarse for espresso and too fine for French press or cold brew, and it goes stale fast. A burr grinder that you adjust per method is the single biggest upgrade for most setups.