Hario Skerton Pro:
Espresso Grind Settings & Guide
The Hario Skerton Pro is a manual conical burr grinder with 38mm burrs. It features stepped adjustment and is designed primarily for filter and pour-over brewing. With low retention (~0.1g) and a single-dose-friendly design, it's a popular choice from Hario. Note: this grinder is not typically recommended for espresso without modification.
At a glance
Hario Skerton Pro specs
Burr Type
Conical 38mm
Adjustment
Stepped
Retention
Low (~0.1g)
Single Dose Friendly
Yes
Espresso Capable
No
Primary Use
Filter / Pour-over
Power
Manual (hand-powered)
Espresso starting range
Where to start for espresso
NOT designed for espresso — step size far too coarse
notch positions on the adjustment nut (each notch is a coarse change)
Starting point only — adjust based on your beans, roast level, dose, and target yield.
Quirks & tips
Very popular entry grinder for pour-over
Coarse step size makes espresso impossible to dial in with precision
Detailed notes
38mm conical entry manual. Designed for pour-over, Chemex, Aeropress. NOT capable of precise espresso. If user is using this for espresso: acknowledge the limitation and give realistic expectations — results will be inconsistent regardless of technique.
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Manufacturer
Hario
Burrs
Conical 38mm
Adjustment
Stepped
Retention
Low (~0.1g)
Primary Use
Filter / Pour-over