Fabric Conversion Charts

Converting Fabric From Yards to Inches

Discover how to effectively utilize a fabric yardage conversion chart for easy conversions when working with fabrics of varying widths. It’s important to know that fabrics are typically rolled onto bolts, each offering different widths. Traditionally sewing patterns specify yardage measurements based on a standard 44-45-inch-wide fabric. If the fabric you intend to use differs in width, then the handy Yardage Conversion Chart below will help you make accurate conversions.

Now consider that a standard yard of fabric equals 36 inches or 91.5 centimeters. When referencing your sewing pattern, the required yardage for your project will be specified. If your pattern calls for fractions such as 1/4 or 5/8 yard, you may wonder how many inches these measurements equate to. By using this convenient Yardage Conversion Chart, you can easily determine the necessary fabric measurements for your project based on the specific width of the fabric you plan to use.

How to use the chart:

1. Fabric Width: The top row shows the different fabric widths in inches. These widths are typical standard widths in which fabric is manufactured and sold.
2. Yardage: This chart shows the amount of fabric, measured in yards, that you need for your project and each column lines up with the respective fabric widths above.
3. To convert the yardage from what the pattern calls for to what you have on-hand, first find the specified yardage required in your pattern, then move across the row to the column closest to the width of fabric you have. For instance, if a pattern calls for 2 yards of 41” wide fabric, but you have fabric that is 60” wide, you can see from the chart that you only need 1 3/8 yards of the 60” fabric.