THE GRINDER FILEBCG400

Dose Control

Name: Breville Dose Control
Brand: Breville

Dose Control uses a stepped adjustment and a simple grinding switch. Included portafilter supports cover 54 mm and 58 mm baskets for a straightforward entry into separate espresso grinding.

US catalog · BCG400 · 120 V

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Specification research, not a hands-on review. Sources checked November 6, 2026.

Burr diameter: 40 mm
Grind adjustment: Stepped
Dosing system: Manual on/off
US supply voltage: 120 V

Living with the Dose Control

Your coffee routine

Dosing: Manual on/off.

Adjustment: Stepped.

On your counter

Width 152.4 mm (6.0 in)
Depth 203.2 mm (8.0 in)
Height 342.9 mm (13.5 in)

Converted from the retailer’s stated width.

Converted from the retailer's stated depth using 25.4 mm per inch.

Converted from the retailer's stated height using 25.4 mm per inch.

Allow extra room for access, refilling and cleaning. Published dimensions do not include installation clearance.

Daily setup

Power supply: 120 V · 130 W.

Plan this setup

Follow the manufacturer’s manual for water, cleaning and maintenance instructions.

Specifications

Breville Dose Control specifications with source links
Width	152.4 mmSource ↗Converted from the retailer’s stated width.
Height	342.9 mmSource ↗Converted from the retailer's stated height using 25.4 mm per inch.
Depth	203.2 mmSource ↗Converted from the retailer's stated depth using 25.4 mm per inch.
Burr diameter	40 mmSource ↗
Dosing system	Manual on/offSource ↗
US supply voltage	120 VSource ↗
Rated power	130 WSource ↗
Burr configuration	Steel conicalSource ↗
Grind adjustment	SteppedSource ↗

Published source specifications. Unknown values stay unknown.

The buying decision

Is the Dose Control right for your setup?

Our interpretation of the documented features. Performance, taste and long-term reliability have not been independently tested.

Choose the dosing routine

Dose Control leaves dose verification with you. Plan how you will weigh the output and stop or program grinding for your chosen recipe. Confirm the available controls in the linked documentation rather than treating a single/double setting as a known gram weight.

Read the adjustment, not just the burr size

The documented adjustment is Stepped. The burr diameter is 40 mm. Use those details to compare hardware and how you will record a setting. They do not establish a flavor ranking, measured grind speed or noise level. If you change brew methods, allow time to check the espresso recipe when returning.

Plan access and the handoff

Check the assembled height with the selected hopper and room to remove its lid. Confirm whether your portafilter is supported directly or whether you will transfer grounds from a cup. Read the burr-access and cleaning instructions before choosing a position beneath a cabinet; published body dimensions are not a service-clearance specification.

Understand the Breville lineup →Compare grinder workflows →Check your counter space →Inspect the supporting sources ↓

Compare with

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Dosing system: Timed · 0.2-second increments

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AllGround

Dosing system: Programmable timed dosing

Sources

This profile cites US manufacturer or retailer documentation. Source-listed offers keep their merchant SKU and finish; matching prices do not establish identical hardware revisions across stores.

Breville Dose Control · US product page ↗
Breville Dose Control Espresso Grinder · Seattle Coffee Gear ↗
Technical specifications and product description · Checked November 6, 2026

Product photography from the linked source; the pictured finish is noted above. Image source ↗. A manufacturer SKU identifies a configuration, not a confirmed hardware revision.