Fabric Count Calculator
Convert embroidery fabric count between Aida, evenweave, and linen systems. Calculate equivalent counts for over-1 and over-2 stitching.
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Stitch Count (dimension), Desired Finished Size
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Fabric Count Calculator
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- Confirm that every value uses the unit and time basis shown before comparing scenarios.
- Change one input at a time to see which assumption materially changes the result.
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How it works
Updated July 2026
How it works
Updated July 2026Aida to Effective Count
14-count Aida = 14 stitches per inch. Each hole receives one cross stitch.
Effective count = Aida count (stitched over 1 hole)Evenweave/Linen Over-2
32-count linen stitched over 2 threads = 16 stitches per inch equivalent. 28-count over 2 = 14-count Aida equivalent.
Effective count = Thread count ÷ 2Finished Size Conversion
Same stitch count on different effective counts produces different finished dimensions. Always use effective count for size calculations.
New size = Stitches ÷ Effective countUpdated: July 2026
Example Scenarios
Stitch over 2 on 28-count linen for identical finished size to 14-count Aida — finer fabric texture with same design dimensions.
32-count over 2 = 16 effective count. 200-stitch design finishes at 12.5 inches vs 14.3 on 14-count Aida.
40-count stitched over 1 yields 40 stitches per inch — miniature work with single strand for extreme detail.
FAQ
14 holes per linear inch of fabric. Higher numbers mean smaller holes and finer work. Common counts: 11, 14, 16, 18, 22 (hard to find).
Linen counts threads per inch, not holes. You typically stitch over 2 threads, halving the effective count. 28-count linen over 2 equals 14-count Aida.
Over 1: one stitch per hole/thread group. Over 2: one stitch spanning 2 threads. Over 2 on evenweave produces same size as Aida with softer drape.
Not recommended — finished sizes won't align. If substituting, recalculate all dimensions using effective count conversion.
14-count Aida is standard for beginners — holes are visible and forgiving. Progress to 16 or 18-count as eyesight and technique improve.
About Fabric Count Calculator
Embroidery fabric counts vary between Aida (counted by holes), evenweave, and linen (counted by threads). Convert between systems and calculate effective count when stitching over 1 or over 2 threads.