Yarn Scale Weight to Yards Calculator
Yarn labels list the yards and the weight of one skein. Weigh what you have left on a kitchen scale, and this finds how many yards that weight holds.
- Free
- Works offline after your first visit
- Saves on this device
- No sign-up
- Updated
How it works
For one yarn, the length per gram stays the same. The label gives yards for a known weight, so the yards for any weight is the label yards times your weight, divided by the label weight.
Set the scale to zero with an empty bowl on it, then add the yarn, so the bowl does not add weight.
Worked example
Your 7 oz of yarn holds about 400 yd, if the label says 200 yd for a skein of 3.5 oz.
Questions
Does this work for any yarn?
Yes, as long as the label gives both the yards and the weight of one skein. Check the label for both numbers.
How do I weigh the yarn?
Put a bowl on the scale, set it to zero, then add the yarn. A kitchen scale that reads in grams or ounces works well.
Why might my number be a little off?
Labels round their numbers, and yarn can vary a little from skein to skein. Treat the result as a close estimate and keep a spare.
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