Knitting Unit Converter
Simplified unit conversion for international knitting patterns.
Knitting Tips - Unit Conversion
Unit Converter
Convert knitting measurements easily between metric and imperial units. Translate inches to centimeters and yards to meters for any knitting pattern.
About unit conversion for knitters
Many popular patterns use Imperial units like inches, yards, and ounces. With this converter, you can quickly translate these to centimeters, meters, and grams.
A common challenge is converting yardage to yarn weight in grams (or vice versa) when figuring out the total amount of yarn needed based on a stated yardage. Our converter makes it easy to calculate the relationship between length units and weight units.
Common conversions:
- 1 inch = 2.54 cm
- 1 yard = 0.914 meters
- 1 ounce (oz) = 28.35 grams
Even when converting units accurately, you must knit a swatch to verify your gauge matches the pattern!
How do I convert from inches to centimeters (cm)?
To convert from inches to centimeters, multiply the number of inches by 2.54. For example, 4 inches equals 10.16 cm.
What is a yard in meters?
One yard is exactly 0.9144 meters. If an English pattern asks for 300 yards of yarn, that is approximately 274 meters.
How do I convert ounces (oz) to grams (g)?
One ounce (oz) is equal to approximately 28.35 grams. A typical 1.75 oz skein of yarn is equal to 50 grams, while a 3.5 oz skein is equal to 100 grams.
Why is unit conversion important in knitting?
Different countries use different units of measurement. Using incorrect dimensions (e.g., assuming 1 inch is 1 cm) will cause the garment to have the wrong size and proportions.