Fabric Measurement Converter
Instantly convert fabric lengths and widths across inches, feet, yards, meters, and centimeters. Free educational textile measurement tool for sewists and crafters.
Easily convert fabric measurements between imperial and metric textile units. Enter any value in inches, feet, yards, meters, or centimeters to see all other units synchronize instantly. Includes sewing fractional yards reference and standard bolt dimensions.
Key Features & Calculations
- Synchronizes 5 textile units simultaneously (in, ft, yd, m, cm)
- Quick fractional yard buttons (1/8, 1/4, 1/3, 1/2, 5/8, 3/4, 1 yd)
- Common bolt width reference guide (36", 44/45", 54", 58/60", 108")
- Clean one-click copy for cutting lists
- Formatted for sewing patterns and upholstery procurement
Frequently Asked Questions
How many inches are in a yard of fabric?
There are exactly 36 inches in 1 yard of fabric (3 feet or approximately 91.44 centimeters). When purchasing fabric in the United States, length is measured along the bolt edge in 36-inch yard increments.
How do you convert yards to meters for fabric?
1 yard equals 0.9144 meters (or 91.44 centimeters). To convert yards to meters, multiply yards by 0.9144. To convert meters to yards, divide meters by 0.9144 (or multiply by 1.09361). A 3-yard cut of fabric equals approximately 2.74 meters.
What is a fat quarter in fabric measurements?
A "fat quarter" is a specialty cut popular in quilting. It is made by cutting a half-yard of fabric (18 inches long) and then cutting it in half along the widthwise fold. On a standard 44-inch bolt, a fat quarter measures approximately 18 inches by 22 inches, providing a wider, more versatile rectangle than a standard linear quarter-yard (which is 9 inches by 44 inches).