Mahlkonig grinding discs have a long life expectancy with regular wear. The following chart is based on normal grinding on a medium setting. Life expectancy will shorten with the finer grinds simply because the discs will be working harder and wearing out at a faster rate than with coarser grinds.
| Mahlkonig | Burr Type | Diameter | Lifetime (pounds) |
| VTA 6 S | Tool Steel | 120 mm | 22,000 |
| VTA 6 S | Tungsten | 120 mm | 500,000 |
| EKK/EK 43 | Cast Steel | 98 mm | 14,300 |
| Guatemala | Tool Steel | 71 mm | 11,000 |
| Kenia, F, Lab | Tool Steel | 65 mm | 5,500 |
| GH-2 | Tool Steel | 85mm | 2,000 |
| Tanzania | Tool Steel | 80 mm | 8-10,000 |
| DK 15 | Cast, Double Tool | 130 | 50,000-60,000 |
| DK 27 | Cast, Tool | 180 | 70,000-90,000 |
| K30 Twin/Vario | Tool Steel | 65 mm | 1,600-2,000 |
| PEAK/E80 | Tool Steel | 80mm | 3,000 |
| Pro-M All | Tool Steel | 65 mm | 1,100-1,760 |
| Pro-M Espresso | Tool Steel | 65 mm | 1,100-1,760 |