Powerful quiet motor with high speed blade that grinds beans and spices quickly and uniformly. Pulse control for perfect grinding-coarse to extra fine. Holds up to 1-4/5-ounce(50-grams) of coffee beans, enough for up to 10 cups of coffee. Safety mechanism stops grinder automatically when lid is unlocked or "on/off" button is released. Handy cord wrap eliminates counter clutter.