Fabric Yardage Calculator



How many inches in a yard of fabric?

There are 36 inches in a yard of fabric.

How long is a yard of fabric?

yard of fabric is 36 inches (3 feet or about 0.914 meters) long. However, the width of the fabric varies depending on the type.

Fabric Widths

Most fabrics come in standard widths such as:

  • 36 inches (1-yard square)
  • 44-45 inches (common for quilting cotton)
  • 54 inches (upholstery and home décor fabrics)
  • 58-60 inches (knits, some apparel fabrics)
  • 108 inches (extra-wide fabrics for bedding and drapery)

So, if you buy 1 yard of fabric, you get a piece that is 36 inches long by the full width of the fabric roll.

How many square feet in a yard of fabric?

A yard of fabric is 36 inches long, but it also has a width. Fabric is typically sold in widths of 45 inches or 60 inches.   

To calculate the area in square feet, you need to know the width of the fabric. Here’s how to do it:

1. Convert inches to feet:

  • Divide the length (36 inches) by 12 to get 3 feet.   
  • Divide the width (either 45 or 60 inches) by 12 to get 3.75 feet or 5 feet, respectively.

2. Calculate the area:

  • Multiply the length in feet by the width.

Examples:

  • Fabric with a width of 45 inches: 3 feet x 3.75 feet = 11.25 square feet
  • Fabric with a width of 60 inches: 3 feet x 5 feet = 15 square feet   

Therefore, a yard of fabric can be either 11.25 square feet or 15 square feet, depending on the width of the fabric.

To use Fabric Yardage Calculator, follow the steps:

  1. Measure the length of the fabric:
    • Lay out the fabric on a flat surface.
    • Using a measuring tape, measure the length of the fabric from one end to the other. Make sure to measure along the edge of the fabric.
  2. Measure the width of the fabric:
    • Starting from one edge, measure the width of the fabric using a measuring tape. This measurement should be perpendicular to the length of the fabric.
  3. Convert the measurements to yards:
    • If you measured the length and width in inches, divide each measurement by 36 to convert it to yards.
    • If you measured the length and width in centimeters, divide each measurement by 91.44 to convert it to yards.
  4. Calculate the total yardage:
    • Multiply the converted length by the converted width to find the total area of the fabric in square yards.

Here’s an example calculation:

Let’s say you measured the length of the fabric as 72 inches and the width as 40 inches.

Converting the measurements to yards: Length = 72 inches ÷ 36 = 2 yards Width = 40 inches ÷ 36 = 1.11 yards (rounded to two decimal places)

Fabric Yardage Calculator
Calculate Fabric Yardage

Calculating the total yardage: Total Yardage = 2 yards × 1.11 yards = 2.22 square yards

So, in this example, you would need 2.22 yards of fabric.

Formula:

Yards of Fabric = (Length in inches ÷ 36) × (Width in inches ÷ 36)

This formula converts the length and width measurements of the fabric from inches to yards by dividing each measurement by 36, as there are 36 inches in a yard. Then, it multiplies the converted length by the converted width to find the total area of the fabric in square yards.


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