Grinder comparison
Timemore Chestnut C3 vs Wilfa Svart
The Timemore Chestnut C3 makes the smaller adjustments (40.7 µm a step against 46.5 µm), so it gives finer control between settings. Both reach the same grind sizes, just at different numbers.
Side by side
| Timemore Chestnut C3 | Wilfa Svart | |
|---|---|---|
| Setting format | Click | Number |
| Finer direction | Lower numbers | Lower numbers |
| Smallest adjustment | 40.7 µm | 46.5 µm |
| Steps from espresso to French press | 16 | 14 |
| Espresso setting~250 µm | 7 clicks | Too fine |
| Moka pot setting~350 µm | 10 clicks | 2 |
| AeroPress setting~450 µm | 12 clicks | 4 |
| V60 setting~560 µm | 15 clicks | 6 |
| Chemex setting~700 µm | 18 clicks | 9 |
| French press setting~900 µm | 23 clicks | 14 |
| Kalita Wave setting~600 µm | 16 clicks | 7 |
| Cold brew setting~1100 µm | 28 clicks | 18 |
| Siphon setting~650 µm | 17 clicks | 8 |
This compares how the grinders adjust, not build quality, burr type or price. Settings come from one shared particle-size scale fitted from the Honest Coffee Guide and are a starting point.
Convert between them
- Timemore Chestnut C3 to Wilfa Svart
- Wilfa Svart to Timemore Chestnut C3
- Timemore Chestnut C3 settings
- Wilfa Svart settings
Questions
Which grinder has finer adjustment, the Timemore Chestnut C3 or the Wilfa Svart?
The Timemore Chestnut C3 makes the smaller adjustments (40.7 µm a step against 46.5 µm), so it gives finer control between settings. Both reach the same grind sizes, just at different numbers.
Can I use the same setting on both?
No. A V60 grind is about 15 clicks on the Timemore Chestnut C3 and 6 on the Wilfa Svart.