TEXTILE · CONVERSION
Yarn Count Calculator
Convert between Ne · Nm · Tex · Denier · Dtex instantly
Imperial
Metric
Enter value & system
Higher Ne / Nm = finer yarn
Higher Tex / Denier = coarser yarn
Base conversion (Tex)
Tex = 590.5 / Ne
Tex = 1000 / Nm
Denier = Tex × 9
Dtex = Tex × 10
All yarn count systems are derived from Tex (weight per 1000 m).
Conversion results
Ne (English Cotton)
—
840 yd/lb
Nm (Metric)
—
1000 m/kg
Tex (Base)
—
g / 1000 m
Denier
—
g / 9000 m
Dtex
—
g / 10000 m
Yarn thickness (Tex)
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Visual representation of yarn coarseness based on Tex value