Aida Count Converter

Enter your design's stitch count and see exactly how big it will finish on every common fabric count.

Width (stitches) Height (stitches)

Show centimeters too

Fabric count	Width	Height

See your finished size before you stitch

The same cross stitch chart finishes at a completely different size depending on the fabric you choose. A 140 × 98 stitch design fills nearly 13 inches of 11-count Aida but shrinks to under 8 inches on 18-count. This converter takes your design's stitch count and shows the finished dimensions across every common fabric count at once, so you can pick the fabric that fits your hoop, frame, or gift plan.

How finished size is calculated

Fabric count is simply the number of stitches per inch. So the finished measurement is your stitch count divided by the fabric count: inches = stitches ÷ count. A 140-stitch-wide design on 14-count Aida finishes at 140 ÷ 14 = 10 inches. Evenweave and linen are usually stitched "over 2" threads, which halves the effective count. That is why a 28-count linen worked over 2 finishes at the same size as 14-count Aida (28 ÷ 2 = 14 stitches per inch).

How to use it

Find your design's stitch count on the chart, usually printed as width × height.
Type the width in stitches into the first box.
Type the height in stitches into the second box.
Read the finished width and height for each fabric count in the table.
Tick "Show centimeters too" if you prefer metric measurements.

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FAQ

Why is 28-count listed as "over 2"?: Linen and evenweave are typically stitched over two fabric threads, so 28-count gives 14 stitches per inch. If you stitch 28-count over 1, it behaves like a true 28-count and finishes half the size.
Should I add extra fabric?: Yes. These numbers are the stitched area only. Add at least 3 inches of blank fabric on every side for hooping, framing, or finishing.
Does thread count change the finished size?: No. The number of DMC strands you use affects coverage and look, not dimensions. Only the fabric count and stitch count determine finished size.
Are these measurements exact?: They are close estimates. Real fabric can vary slightly, and stitching tension affects the final size, so treat the results as a planning guide.