Embroidery Floss Skeins
Calculator
Thread length (cm)
4,800
Results
- Thread length (cm)
- 4,800
- Thread length (m)
- 48
- Skeins (exact)
- 6
- Skeins to buy
- 6
Craft results
| Thread length (cm) | 4,800 |
| Thread length (m) | 48 |
| Skeins (exact) | 6 |
| Skeins to buy | 6 |
formula-map diagram
- Thread length (cm)
- 4,800
- Thread length (m)
- 48
- Skeins (exact)
- 6
- Skeins to buy
- 6
Formula breakdown
Formula
L = (stitches ÷ 100) × length per 100 × strands ; skeins = ceil(L ÷ skein length)= 4800
Note
Simplified model: these are standard craft estimates based on rectangular layouts, quoted gauge and nominal densities. Real fabric nap, directional prints, shrinkage, pattern matching, yarn lots and supplier SAP values vary, so always make a swatch or test piece and buy a little extra.