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Fabric Unit Converter
Need fabric for this? Browse by the metre, or talk to us about trade pricing.
Shop fabrics Contact the teamFabric is sold in different units depending on the market and the mill. Use this converter to switch between metres, yards, centimetres, inches and feet, to compare prices per metre, yard and kg, and to convert between kilograms and metres.
Common conversions
- 1 metre = 1.0936 yards = 39.37 inches = 100 cm
- 1 yard = 0.9144 metres = 36 inches
- 44 inches = 112 cm and 58 inches = about 147 cm (150 cm)
Price per kg to price per metre
Some mills quote by weight. To convert, you need the fabric's GSM and width: price per metre = price per kg × GSM × width in metres ÷ 1000. For example, ₹600 per kg for a 120 GSM, 150 cm fabric works out to about ₹108 per metre.
Frequently asked questions
How many metres are in a yard of fabric?
One yard is 0.9144 metres, so a metre is slightly longer than a yard.
How do I convert kg of fabric to metres?
Divide the weight in grams by the weight per metre (GSM × width in metres). Use the "Kg to metres" tab.
Which unit does Tessuti sell in?
Fabrics on this site are sold by the metre. Choose your length on each product page.
Also try the GSM calculator and the fabric requirement calculator.
Buying for a label or placing a large order? Contact the Tessuti team for trade pricing and samples.