Stitch Gauge Converter
Convert knitting stitch gauge between stitches per inch and per 10 cm.
Includes US, UK, and metric needle size conversion and row gauge adjustments.
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Stitch gauge measures how many stitches fit in a given length.
Conversions:
- Stitches per inch × 3.937 = stitches per 10 cm
- Stitches per 10 cm × 0.254 = stitches per inch
- 1 inch = 2.54 cm, so 10 cm = 3.937 inches
Row gauge works the same way:
- Rows per inch × 3.937 = rows per 10 cm
Knitting needle size reference:
| US Size | Metric (mm) | UK/Canadian |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2.0 mm | 14 |
| 1 | 2.25 mm | 13 |
| 2 | 2.75 mm | 12 |
| 3 | 3.25 mm | 10 |
| 4 | 3.5 mm | — |
| 5 | 3.75 mm | 9 |
| 6 | 4.0 mm | 8 |
| 7 | 4.5 mm | 7 |
| 8 | 5.0 mm | 6 |
| 9 | 5.5 mm | 5 |
| 10 | 6.0 mm | 4 |
| 10.5 | 6.5 mm | 3 |
| 11 | 8.0 mm | 0 |
| 13 | 9.0 mm | 00 |
| 15 | 10.0 mm | 000 |
Larger needles produce fewer stitches per inch (looser fabric).
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