Unit Converter
Knitting industry unit conversions — instant, formula-based
Fabric Weight
GSM ↔ OSY
GSM (g/m²)
OSY (oz/yd²)
Formula: GSM × 0.836 / 28.35
OSY (oz/yd²)
GSM (g/m²)
Formula: OSY × 28.35 / 0.836
Yarn Count Converter
12 Systems
Ne (Cotton)
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Nm (Metric)
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Tex
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Denier
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dtex (Decitex)
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mtex (Millitex)
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ktex (Kilotex)
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Jute Count
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NeK (Worsted)
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NeL (Linen)
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YSW (Woollen)
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Dewsbury
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Formulas: Indirect (Ne, Nm, etc.): Count ∝ 1/Weight. Direct (Tex, Denier, etc.): Count ∝ Weight. Tex is used as the universal reference system.
Ply Yarn (Resultant Count)
Multi-Yarn / Folded
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Formula: 1 / Sum(1/Count) [Indirect System]
Sewing Thread / Cone Length & Weight
Thread Calc
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Formula: Count × Weight(g) × 1.6933
Gauge ↔ Pitch
25.4mm rule
Gauge (GG — needles/inch)
Pitch (mm — needle spacing)
Formula: Pitch (mm) = 25.4 / Gauge
Pitch (mm)
Gauge (GG)
Formula: Gauge = 25.4 / Pitch (mm)
Common Gauges Reference
| Gauge (GG) | Pitch (mm) | Count for Single (Ne) | Count for Double (Ne) |
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| 14 GG | 1.814 | 10.9 | 23.3 |
| 18 GG | 1.411 | 18.0 | 38.6 |
| 20 GG | 1.270 | 22.2 | 47.6 |
| 24 GG | 1.058 | 32.0 | 68.6 |
| 28 GG | 0.907 | 43.6 | 93.3 |
| 32 GG | 0.794 | 56.9 | 121.9 |
| 36 GG | 0.706 | 72.0 | 154.3 |
Length Converter
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Weight Converter
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