1Zpresso X-Ultra Grind Settings and Click Guide
Starting points by brew method and how to read the X-Ultra dial, researched from the 1Zpresso manual, the 1Zpresso product page, and published grind charts.
Quick Answer
The 1Zpresso X-Ultra dial has 60 clicks per rotation, and each click moves the burr 12.5 microns. Published starting ranges put X-Ultra espresso at about 0.3.6–1.1.5, V60 at 1.2.0–2.1.8, and French press at 2.1.7–4.0.0, written as rotation.number.click from zero.
Using a different 1Zpresso grinder? The JX-Pro has its own scale, covered in the 1Zpresso JX-Pro grind settings guide. X-Ultra numbers do not transfer to other 1Zpresso models.
How the 1Zpresso X-Ultra Dial Is Scaled
The 1Zpresso X-Ultra adjusts grind size with an external dial ring. The X-Ultra user manual states 60 clicks per rotation and 12.5 microns (0.0125 mm) of burr movement per click. The X-Ultra dial carries 6 numbers with 10 clicks between each, per Honest Coffee Guide.
| X-Ultra dial unit | Clicks | Burr movement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 click | 1 | 12.5 µm |
| 1 number | 10 | 125 µm |
| 1 rotation | 60 | 750 µm |
The number and rotation rows multiply out the manual's 12.5-micron click. Burr movement is not the same as ground particle size, so read these X-Ultra figures as a scale rather than a particle measurement.
How to Read 1Zpresso X-Ultra Settings Written as Rotation.Number.Click
1Zpresso X-Ultra settings are written in three parts: full rotations past zero, the dial number, then extra clicks. The 1Zpresso grind setting page defines one X-Ultra rotation as one clockwise turn of 60 clicks.
- 0.4.5 = 0 rotations + 40 + 5 = 45 clicks from zero
- 1.3.2 = 60 + 30 + 2 = 92 clicks from zero
- 2.1.8 = 120 + 10 + 8 = 138 clicks from zero
To convert any X-Ultra setting to total clicks, multiply rotations by 60, add the dial number times 10, then add the remaining clicks.
How to Find Zero on the 1Zpresso X-Ultra
Every X-Ultra setting counts from zero, so an accurate zero point comes first. The X-Ultra manual describes the process:
- Turn the X-Ultra adjustment dial ring counterclockwise until resistance starts. That position is zero.
- Check that the indicator lines up with #0. The manual asks for the same check after reassembly.
- Do not over-tighten the X-Ultra adjustment dial ring; the manual warns against it directly.
The 1Zpresso X-Ultra product page says the grinder disassembles without tools and without losing calibration, so re-zeroing the X-Ultra is mainly a check rather than a routine. Before you re-zero after a deep clean, follow our guide on how to clean and reassemble a 1Zpresso X-Ultra so the bearing cap and thumb nut go back the right way up.
1Zpresso X-Ultra Starting Settings by Brew Method
The X-Ultra ranges below come from Honest Coffee Guide's X-Ultra chart, because the 1Zpresso X-Ultra manual points users to a separate tutorial instead of listing per-method numbers. Start near the middle of an X-Ultra range and adjust by taste. Deciding which 1Zpresso grinder fits your brewing? Compare the 1Zpresso X-Ultra vs J-Ultra for filter coffee or espresso.
| Brew method | X-Ultra range (R.N.C) |
|---|---|
| Turkish | 0.0.8 – 0.4.3 |
| Espresso | 0.3.6 – 1.1.5 |
| Moka pot | 1.1.2 – 2.1.0 |
| AeroPress | 1.0.4 – 3.1.0 |
| V60 | 1.2.0 – 2.1.8 |
| Pour over (general) | 1.2.2 – 3.0.4 |
| Siphon | 1.1.5 – 2.3.8 |
| Filter coffee machine | 1.0.0 – 2.5.8 |
| Cupping | 1.3.2 – 2.4.8 |
| French press | 2.1.7 – 4.0.0 |
| Cold brew | 2.3.9 – 4.0.0 |
Dialing In the 1Zpresso X-Ultra From a Starting Point
X-Ultra brew ranges are wide because beans, roast levels, and brewers differ. At 12.5 microns per click, one or two X-Ultra clicks is a small, controllable step.
- Sour, thin, or fast brew: go finer on the X-Ultra by turning counterclockwise, toward zero.
- Bitter, harsh, or slow brew: go coarser on the X-Ultra by turning clockwise, away from zero.
- Change one variable at a time and record the X-Ultra setting in R.N.C form so a good result can be repeated.
1Zpresso X-Ultra Specs That Affect Grinding
- X-Ultra grounds capacity: 25–30 g per load (1Zpresso).
- If the X-Ultra grounds cup drops or feels loose, see our guide to 1Zpresso X-Ultra catch cup fit and loose threads.
- X-Ultra weight: 590 g (1Zpresso).
- Before first use, the X-Ultra manual recommends grinding 5 g of beans at an espresso setting three times to clean the grinder.
- The X-Ultra manual says not to wash the grinder with water and not to wipe it with solvents other than water and alcohol.
1Zpresso X-Ultra Grind Settings FAQ
How many clicks is one full rotation on the 1Zpresso X-Ultra?
One full rotation of the 1Zpresso X-Ultra dial is 60 clicks, according to the 1Zpresso X-Ultra user manual. Each click moves the burr 12.5 microns.
What does a setting like 1.3.2 mean on the 1Zpresso X-Ultra?
On the 1Zpresso X-Ultra, 1.3.2 means one full rotation past zero, then number 3 on the dial, then 2 more clicks. That equals 60 + 30 + 2 = 92 clicks from zero.
What is a good 1Zpresso X-Ultra espresso setting?
Published 1Zpresso X-Ultra espresso ranges run from about 0.3.6 to 1.1.5 (36 to 75 clicks from zero). Start in the middle, then move one or two clicks finer if the shot runs fast and sour, or coarser if it runs slow and bitter.
How do I find zero on the 1Zpresso X-Ultra?
The 1Zpresso X-Ultra manual says to turn the adjustment dial ring counterclockwise until resistance starts. That point is zero, and the indicator should align with #0.
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