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GSM to Yarn Count Calculator: Find Count for Specific GSM

ByAnik Yusuf
GSM to Yarn Count Calculator

Are you a knitter, crocheter or other DIY enthusiast looking to find the ideal yarn count for your project? You know what GSM (grams per square meter) you’d like to use but aren’t sure which yarn count that works out to?

Worry no more! Today, we will introduce you to our handy GSM to yarn count calculator which helps calculate exact yarn counts from specific weights of fabric.

Fabric GSM to Yarn Count Calculator

Don’t Know What GSM of Fabric You Need? Let Us Help!

It mainly depends on the project you’re going to undertake. If you’re knitting a single jersey t-shirt for the summer, 80-120 GSM will be perfect for your project.

For winter clothings, you can go as high as 400 GSM. Use the following table for a general guide:

GSM

CATEGORY

FABRIC EXAMPLE

8-136

EXTRA LIGHT

WADDING HOLLOW FIBER FABRIC, VOILE, CHIFFON

136 – 204

LIGHT

LIGHTWEIGHT COTTON, PVC METTING

204 – 272

MEDIUM

QUILTED WATERPROOF FABRIC

272 – 339

MEDIUM LIGHT

JUTE CLOTH HESSIAN FABRIC, STRETCH DENIM

339 – 407

HEAVY

RIGID DENIM, CANVAS, WOOL

407 – 475

EXTRA HEAVY

DENIM FABRIC, COATING

If you are still unsure, no worries! Do you have a fabric that you think is of the ideal GSM for your project? If yes, then you’re good to go. Use our fabric GSM calculator to find the GSM of your fabric without buying any tools.

Anik Yusuf

I‘m Anik. I have a Bachelor of Science in Textile Engineering, which means I know everything there is to know about making clothes. (Kidding!)

I worked as a full-time engineer at a composite knit factory for a while before quitting to start my own website, textiletuts.com.

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