Cross-Stitch Fabric Size Calculator
Fill in the values and the answer updates as you type.
How the Cross-Stitch Fabric Size Calculator works
Design size in inches = stitches ÷ stitches per inch. Aida count is the number of squares per inch, one stitch per square. Evenweave stitched over 2 threads gives half the thread count in stitches per inch. Fabric to cut = design size + a margin on every side for framing and hoop room. Example: with Design width 140 stitches, Design height 100 stitches, and Fabric 14 count Aida, the result is Finished design size = 10 × 7.1 in; Fabric to cut = 16 × 13.1 in; Fabric to cut (cm) = 40.6 × 33.4 cm.
Inputs and results
The Cross-Stitch Fabric Size Calculator takes 4 inputs and gives 4 results.
What you enter
- Design width (stitches) — starts at 140.
- Design height (stitches) — starts at 100.
- Fabric — starts at 14 count Aida. Choose from: 11 count Aida, 14 count Aida, 16 count Aida, 18 count Aida, 28 count evenweave (over 2) and 32 count evenweave (over 2).
- Margin on each side (in) — starts at 3.
What you get
- Finished design size
- Fabric to cut
- Fabric to cut (cm)
- Total stitches
Example: Cross-Stitch Fabric Size Calculator with the starting values
With design width 140 stitches, design height 100 stitches, fabric 14 count Aida and margin on each side 3 in, the calculator returns:
| Finished design size | 10 × 7.1 in |
|---|---|
| Fabric to cut | 16 × 13.1 in |
| Fabric to cut (cm) | 40.6 × 33.4 cm |
| Total stitches | 14,000 |
Change any value above and the results update straight away.
Cross-Stitch Fabric Size Calculator FAQ
How do I use the Cross-Stitch Fabric Size Calculator?
Enter design width, design height, fabric and margin on each side in the fields, then read finished design size, fabric to cut, fabric to cut (cm) and total stitches in the result panel. The answer updates as you type, and you can press Calculate or Enter to refresh it. Use “Copy link” to share your exact numbers with someone else.
What does the Cross-Stitch Fabric Size Calculator calculate?
Design size and fabric to cut from stitch count and fabric count. It returns finished design size, fabric to cut, fabric to cut (cm) and total stitches from the 4 values you provide.
What values does the Cross-Stitch Fabric Size Calculator start with?
It opens with design width 140 stitches, design height 100 stitches, fabric 14 count Aida and margin on each side 3 in so you can see a working result straight away. Replace them with your own numbers, or press Reset to return to these starting values.
Is the Cross-Stitch Fabric Size Calculator free and private?
Yes. It is free, needs no account, and runs in your browser, so nothing you type is sent to or stored on our servers. See the Privacy Policy for details.
Can I rely on the Cross-Stitch Fabric Size Calculator for important decisions?
Treat the result as a well-rounded estimate. Real situations often have details a general calculator cannot know, so confirm important decisions with a qualified professional. See the Disclaimer for more.