Planning tool
Sewing Fabric Yardage Calculator
Estimate fabric yardage from piece dimensions, quantity, width, and waste.
Runs in your browserResult
- Pieces across width
- 2
- Cutting rows
- 4
- Fabric length
- 110.4 in
- Fabric yards
- 3.07 yd
- Whole yards to buy
- 4 yd
Nap, one-way prints, grain direction, seam allowances, matching, shrinkage, and irregular pieces can require more fabric.
How to use this sewing fabric yardage calculator
- Enter each piece size, quantity, fabric width, and extra allowance for pattern direction or waste.
- Review the calculated totals, units, and assumptions. Check the inputs and units before relying on the result.
- Change one input at a time to compare another case, then copy or save the result you plan to use.
About this sewing fabric yardage calculator
Sewing Fabric Yardage Calculator helps you estimate fabric yardage from piece dimensions, quantity, width, and waste. The input and result appear together for easy comparison.
You can also use it to compare results after changing one input.
Example
Lay out eight 24-by-18-inch pieces across 44-inch fabric, then add extra yardage for one-way print direction and shrinkage.
Common uses
- → estimate fabric yardage from piece dimensions, quantity, width, and waste
- → compare results after changing one input
- → save an estimate for planning or comparison