Yarn Yardage Calculator for Skeins, Grams & Meters
Use this yarn yardage calculator to estimate yards, meters, grams, and skeins from project size, gauge swatch measurements, stitch density, yarn weight, and the yarn label. Core swatch-to-project yardage math is free - go Pro for custom buffers, stitch-texture adjustments, multi-piece projects, scenario rows, and a copyable yarn note.
Gauge swatch
Use your washed, blocked swatch and the grams of yarn it consumed.
Skein label
Enter the yardage and weight printed on one ball or skein.
9 skeins covers about 1,815 yd (1,660 m) after 10% buffer.
For 2,400 sq in of fabric from a 4 in x 4 in swatch.
Pro unlocks custom buffers, stitch-texture adjustments, multi-piece projects, scenario rows, and a copyable yarn note.
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Free
$0- ✓Project width and length inputs
- ✓Gauge swatch size, stitches, rows, and grams used
- ✓Yarn weight and skein label inputs
- ✓Yards, meters, grams, and skeins estimate
- ✓Stitch density and gauge summary
- ✓No sign-up required
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$9/month- ✓Everything in Yarn Yardage & Skein Calculator, unlocked
- ✓Custom yarn buffer percentage
- ✓Stitch-texture adjustments for garter, ribbing, cables, and colorwork
- ✓Multi-piece project quantity
- ✓Buffer scenario table
- ✓Copyable yarn shopping note
Yarn Yardage & Skein Calculator — frequently asked questions
How does this yarn yardage calculator work?+
It uses your gauge swatch area and the grams of yarn it consumed to estimate grams for the full project area, then converts grams to yards, meters, and skeins using the yarn label.
What should I enter for the gauge swatch?+
Use a washed and blocked swatch when possible. Enter the measured swatch width and height, the stitches and rows counted across that area, and the grams of yarn used for the swatch.
Can it handle cables, ribbing, or colorwork?+
Yes. Free mode uses a plain-fabric estimate. Pro unlocks stitch-texture multipliers for garter stitch, ribbing, cables, and stranded colorwork, plus custom buffer scenarios.
Is my yarn or project data sent to a server?+
No. Project size, swatch measurements, stitch density, yarn weight, skein labels, and yardage estimates are calculated entirely in your browser.
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