Grinder
Baratza Virtuoso+
The single piece of gear that moves the cup most. Consistent particle size is what makes a recipe repeatable; the number on the dial only means something on this model.
Specifications
- Category
- Grinder
- Brand
- Baratza
- Grind adjustment
- Stepped
- Burr
- conical 40mm M3
- Drive
- electric
- Timer
- digital 40s
- Settings
- 40
A stepped dial: settings click into fixed positions, so a setting is repeatable but you cannot land between two of them.
Grind settings on other grinders
A number on a grinder dial only means something on that grinder — even two units of the same model differ. So instead of pretending “18” travels, BrewCult records what people actually landed on after switching, and shows you the spread.
A stepped dial: settings click into fixed positions, so a setting is repeatable but you cannot land between two of them.
| On the Baratza Virtuoso+ | Grinder | Approximate start | How much to trust it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Comandante C40 MK4 Nitro Blade | ≈ 23 clicksthen adjust by taste | Medium confidence (50%)1 community data pointMedium confidence — a reasonable starting point to adjust from.From published community charts, not yet confirmed by logged brews here. |
Why these are approximate: Converted grind settings are approximate starting points derived from community data. Dial in by taste — burr alignment, wear and unit-to-unit variance all move the target.