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Cross-Stitch Finished Fabric Size

Cross-Stitch Finished Fabric Size: explicit inputs, a worked example and clearly stated assumptions.

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Your inputs

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Enter design stitches wide.
Enter design stitches high.
stitches/in
Enter fabric count in stitches/in.
in
Enter border on each edge in in.

Formula

design inches=stitches/count; cut dimensions=design+2 border.
  • Use the units shown beside each field.
  • Results update automatically whenever you change an input.
  • Displayed values use up to four decimal places, or scientific notation for very small or large numbers. Calculations use standard floating-point arithmetic; exact integer and fraction tools identify their own precision rules.
  • Fabric count means completed stitches per inch, accounting for over-one or over-two stitching beforehand.

Example Calculation

Example inputs
  • Design stitches wide: 140
  • Design stitches high: 100
  • Fabric count: 14 stitches/in
  • Border on each edge: 3 in

A 140×100 design at 14 stitches/in with 3-inch borders needs fabric 16×13.143 inches.

Frequently asked questions

How do I use this calculator?

Enter design stitches wide, design stitches high, fabric count, border on each edge. The result updates automatically. Use Reset to restore the example values.

What method does it use?

design inches=stitches/count; cut dimensions=design+2 border.. Fabric count means completed stitches per inch, accounting for over-one or over-two stitching beforehand.

Why might a rounded result differ?

The calculation keeps full numeric precision internally, then rounds the displayed result. Rounding intermediate steps by hand can produce a slightly different answer.

Are my inputs saved online?

No. This calculator processes your inputs in your browser. A recently used list stores only calculator names on this device, not your entered values.

Check the assumptions and units before using this result. Read about calculation methods.