KINGrinder K6 Grind Settings: Count Clicks from the Right Reference
Use the K6 scale and a recorded reference point. The printed ring number may not equal the clicks counted from the actual zero.
Manufacturer K6 reference chart
The KINGrinder comparison chart, checked September 19, 2026, lists the following K6 categories. These are grind categories, not guarantees of a particular brewing result.
| K6 category | Manufacturer reference, clicks |
|---|---|
| Extra fine | 15–25 |
| Fine | 25–60 |
| Medium-fine | 60–90 |
| Medium | 90–120 |
| Coarse | 150 |
Do not read the adjacent K2 or K7 column as a K6 setting. Nor should every number in the fine category be treated as a universal espresso setting. The K2 adjusts from inside the catch cup rather than from an external dial, so K2 owners should follow the separate guide on how to adjust the KINGrinder K2 grind finer or coarser.
Zero, direction and counting
KINGrinder's K4/K6 external-adjustment instructions say to turn gently clockwise to zero, then count anti-clockwise to the desired grind. Anti-clockwise makes the grind coarser; clockwise makes it finer. Do not force the adjustment.
Record total clicks from your reference, including complete rotations. The maker warns that the printed number and actual zero need not match. A saved dial number without its reference may not reproduce someone else's recipe.
Dial in espresso
- Check the exact basket and use a dose appropriate for it.
- Use the manufacturer's guidance for your grinder, and record the starting reference and clicks.
- Prepare the puck consistently and measure output using the same recipe.
- If flow is too fast for that recipe, try a small finer adjustment; if too slow, try coarser.
- Compare taste and flow before changing another variable.
A roast label alone does not establish the right click count. If adjustment is not helping, check dose and preparation rather than continuing indefinitely toward the finest setting.
AeroPress and pour-over
Keep separate notes for each brewer and recipe. Use the K6 category chart as a reference, then follow your brewer's preparation guidance and adjust by the result. A setting saved for espresso is not a filter recipe.
When returning to a coffee, use the same click reference and check the result with the current beans. Saved settings are useful starting points rather than permanent calibration.
Effort and care
Try your normal dose before deciding whether hand grinding suits your routine. Fine grinding may take more effort; we have not measured a universal seconds-per-dose result. Use the exact K6 manual for grounds-cup removal, permitted cleaning and reassembly. Do not assume a magnetic cup, clean with rice, or apply another model's disassembly sequence.