The Cross Stitch Calculator tells you what size fabric you need for a cross stitch design, based on the stitch count and your fabric’s thread count. Simply fill in the fields above and click Calculate to get an instant result.
This calculator is part of Calculate Wiki’s Conversion Calculators collection.
What You’ll Need
- Design Width and Design Height (in stitches)
- Fabric Count — common Aida counts: 11, 14, 16, 18
- Margin — extra fabric on each side for framing/hooping
Formula Used
Design size (inches) = Stitch count ÷ Fabric count
Fabric size needed = Design size + (Margin × 2)
Example Calculation
Using example inputs — Design = 100 × 80 stitches; Fabric Count = 14; Margin = 3 in — the Cross Stitch Calculator returns:
| Value | Result |
|---|---|
| Design size (no margin) | 7.1 x 5.7 in |
| Recommended fabric size | 13.1 x 11.7 in |
13.1 x 11.7 in fabric recommended.
Helpful Information
Results from the Cross Stitch Calculator are estimates based on standard formulas used in the conversion calculators field. For evenweave or linen worked over two threads, divide the fabric count in half before entering it.