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Aida count converter and size chart
Enter a design's size in stitches to see how big it will be on every common count of aida, evenweave and linen, and how much fabric to cut. You can also convert a finished size from one count to another.
A 100 × 80 stitch design on every count
| Fabric | Per inch | Finished size | Cut size (3" margins) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11ct aida | 11 | 9.1 × 7.3 in23.1 × 18.5 cm | 15.1 × 13.3 in38.3 × 33.7 cm |
| 25ct over two | 12.5 | 8 × 6.4 in20.3 × 16.3 cm | 14 × 12.4 in35.6 × 31.5 cm |
| 14ct aida | 14 | 7.1 × 5.7 in18.1 × 14.5 cm | 13.1 × 11.7 in33.4 × 29.8 cm |
| 28ct over two | 14 | 7.1 × 5.7 in18.1 × 14.5 cm | 13.1 × 11.7 in33.4 × 29.8 cm |
| 16ct aida | 16 | 6.3 × 5 in15.9 × 12.7 cm | 12.3 × 11 in31.1 × 27.9 cm |
| 32ct over two | 16 | 6.3 × 5 in15.9 × 12.7 cm | 12.3 × 11 in31.1 × 27.9 cm |
| 18ct aida | 18 | 5.6 × 4.4 in14.1 × 11.3 cm | 11.6 × 10.4 in29.4 × 26.5 cm |
| 22ct Hardanger | 22 | 4.5 × 3.6 in11.5 × 9.2 cm | 10.5 × 9.6 in26.8 × 24.5 cm |
| 25ct over one | 25 | 4 × 3.2 in10.2 × 8.1 cm | 10 × 9.2 in25.4 × 23.4 cm |
| 28ct over one | 28 | 3.6 × 2.9 in9.1 × 7.3 cm | 9.6 × 8.9 in24.3 × 22.5 cm |
| 32ct over one | 32 | 3.1 × 2.5 in7.9 × 6.4 cm | 9.1 × 8.5 in23.2 × 21.6 cm |
Only need one fabric? The gauge calculator sizes a chart on a single count and also works from a crochet or knitting swatch. To work out how much floss the design needs, use the floss calculator.
Cross stitch size chart
Finished width for common design sizes, in inches and centimeters. Heights work the same way: a design 100 stitches wide and 150 tall on 14ct aida is 7.1 by 10.7 inches. Evenweave and linen worked over two read from the column for half their count, so 28ct over two uses the 14ct column. 25ct over two works up at 12.5 stitches per inch, which has no column here, so use the converter above for it. For the fabric to cut, add 6 inches to each measurement (3 inches on every side).
| Stitches | 11ct | 14ctor 28ct over two | 16ctor 32ct over two | 18ct | 22ct | 25ct over one | 28ct over one | 32ct over one |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 4.5 in11.5 cm | 3.6 in9.1 cm | 3.1 in7.9 cm | 2.8 in7.1 cm | 2.3 in5.8 cm | 2 in5.1 cm | 1.8 in4.5 cm | 1.6 in4 cm |
| 80 | 7.3 in18.5 cm | 5.7 in14.5 cm | 5 in12.7 cm | 4.4 in11.3 cm | 3.6 in9.2 cm | 3.2 in8.1 cm | 2.9 in7.3 cm | 2.5 in6.4 cm |
| 100 | 9.1 in23.1 cm | 7.1 in18.1 cm | 6.3 in15.9 cm | 5.6 in14.1 cm | 4.5 in11.5 cm | 4 in10.2 cm | 3.6 in9.1 cm | 3.1 in7.9 cm |
| 150 | 13.6 in34.6 cm | 10.7 in27.2 cm | 9.4 in23.8 cm | 8.3 in21.2 cm | 6.8 in17.3 cm | 6 in15.2 cm | 5.4 in13.6 cm | 4.7 in11.9 cm |
| 200 | 18.2 in46.2 cm | 14.3 in36.3 cm | 12.5 in31.8 cm | 11.1 in28.2 cm | 9.1 in23.1 cm | 8 in20.3 cm | 7.1 in18.1 cm | 6.3 in15.9 cm |
| 250 | 22.7 in57.7 cm | 17.9 in45.4 cm | 15.6 in39.7 cm | 13.9 in35.3 cm | 11.4 in28.9 cm | 10 in25.4 cm | 8.9 in22.7 cm | 7.8 in19.8 cm |
| 300 | 27.3 in69.3 cm | 21.4 in54.4 cm | 18.8 in47.6 cm | 16.7 in42.3 cm | 13.6 in34.6 cm | 12 in30.5 cm | 10.7 in27.2 cm | 9.4 in23.8 cm |
Strands and needle size by count
Usual starting points for full cross stitch with six-strand cotton floss and a blunt tapestry needle. A higher needle number is a finer needle. Backstitch is usually worked with 1 strand, and dark fabric may need an extra strand to cover well. If your pattern gives its own numbers, follow those.
| Fabric | Stitches per inch | Strands | Tapestry needle |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11ct aida | 11 | 3 | 22 |
| 25ct evenweave or linen, over two | 12.5 | 2 or 3 | 22 or 24 |
| 14ct aida | 14 | 2 | 24 |
| 28ct evenweave or linen, over two | 14 | 2 | 24 or 26 |
| 16ct aida | 16 | 2 | 24 or 26 |
| 32ct evenweave or linen, over two | 16 | 2 | 26 |
| 18ct aida | 18 | 1 or 2 | 26 or 28 |
| 22ct Hardanger | 22 | 1 | 26 |
| 25ct evenweave or linen, over one | 25 | 1 | 26 or 28 |
| 28ct evenweave or linen, over one | 28 | 1 | 26 or 28 |
| 32ct evenweave or linen, over one | 32 | 1 | 26 or 28 |
Frequently asked
- What is the difference between 14 count and 18 count aida?
- 14ct aida has 14 stitches per inch and 18ct has 18, so the same chart comes out smaller on 18ct. A design 140 stitches wide is 10 inches wide on 14ct and about 7.8 inches on 18ct. 14ct is usually stitched with 2 strands and a size 24 needle, and 18ct with 1 or 2 strands and a size 26 or 28 needle.
- How do I convert aida count to evenweave or linen?
- Evenweave and linen are usually stitched over two threads, so halve the count to find the matching aida. 28ct over two works up at 14 stitches per inch, the same as 14ct aida, and 32ct over two matches 16ct aida. Stitched over one thread, the full count applies: 28ct over one is 28 stitches per inch.
- How do I work out the finished size of a cross stitch?
- Divide the number of stitches by the stitches per inch of your fabric. A 100 × 80 design on 14ct aida is 100 ÷ 14 = 7.1 inches wide and 80 ÷ 14 = 5.7 inches tall. For the fabric to cut, add 3 inches on every side, which makes 13.1 × 11.7 inches.
- Which aida count should I use?
- 14ct is the most common count, and most kits and patterns are written for it. 11ct has bigger holes that are easier to see, and makes a piece about 27% wider and taller than on 14ct. 16ct and 18ct give a smaller, finer finish, but the holes are harder to see.