Thread Consumption Calculator

TEXTILE · CONSUMPTION

Estimate thread needed · seams · stitches · garments · production planning

m yd

Seam length

Stitch density (SPI)

SPI

Thread per stitch

Typical: 1.5–4.0 mm (depends on thread & fabric)

Number of seams

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                            Thread per seam
                            —
                            m
                        

                            Total thread (all seams)
                            —
                            m
                        

Total stitches — —

Equivalent in yards — yd

Thread = Seam length × Stitch density × Thread per stitch × Number of seams

Seam type

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Seam length

Stitch density

SPI

Thread consumption factor

Factor × seam length × SPI — preset for seam type

                            Thread per meter
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                            m
                        

                            Thread per seam
                            —
                            m
                        

Total stitches — —

Equivalent yards — yd

Thread = Length × SPI × Factor | Factor varies by seam type

Number of garments

pcs

Thread per garment (from above)

Thread cone weight

Thread count (Nm or Ne)

                            Total thread needed
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                            m
                        

                            Thread cones needed
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                            cones
                        

Thread weight per garment — g

Total thread weight — kg

Thread usage per garment —

Total thread = Garments × Thread/garment | Cones = Total / (Cone weight × Thread length/kg)