Fabric Measurement Converter

Convert fabric lengths between fractional yards, decimal yards, inches, and centimeters. Fractional yard results always round up to the next 1/8 yard so you never buy short at the cutting counter.

Yards to inches and centimeters conversion chart

One yard equals 36 inches, or 91.44 centimeters (2.54 cm per inch). Use the reference rows below for standard cutting-counter fractions between 1/8 yard and 1 yard.

Fractional yards	Decimal yards	Inches	Centimeters
1/8 yd	0.13 yd	4.5"	11.4 cm
1/4 yd	0.25 yd	9"	22.9 cm
1/3 yd	0.33 yd	12"	30.5 cm
3/8 yd	0.38 yd	13.5"	34.3 cm
1/2 yd	0.50 yd	18"	45.7 cm
5/8 yd	0.63 yd	22.5"	57.2 cm
2/3 yd	0.67 yd	24"	61.0 cm
3/4 yd	0.75 yd	27"	68.6 cm
7/8 yd	0.88 yd	31.5"	80.0 cm
1 yd	1.00 yd	36"	91.4 cm

Measure cuts accurately with fiberglass measuring tapes, acrylic quilting rulers, and rotary cutters.

Fabric measurement converter FAQs

How do I convert meters of fabric to yards?

One meter equals 100 centimeters, which converts to 39.37 inches or 1.094 yards. Multiply meters by 1.094 (or enter centimeters in the converter above, such as 100 cm = 1 1/8 yards rounded up) so you buy enough length.

Why does 10 inches round up to 3/8 yard instead of 1/4 yard?

Quarter-yard cuts measure 9 inches, which is 1 inch short of 10 inches. Rounding up to the next 1/8 yard increment (3/8 yard = 13.5 inches) guarantees your pattern piece fits on the cut.

Does bolt width change when converting between yards and meters?

Check the pattern envelope for bolt width as well as length: European garment patterns often specify 140 cm or 150 cm wide cloth (55 to 59 inches). When substituting 44 inch wide fabric for a 150 cm pattern, buy extra yardage because fewer pieces fit side by side.

How many inches are in 1/8 yard of fabric?

One-eighth of a yard equals 4.5 inches (36 divided by 8), or 11.4 centimeters.

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