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Enter how much fabric you have and the size of the piece. You get how many pieces you can cut.
You can cut56 pieces
- From 36" × 42" of fabric
- 7 strips 5" wide, 8 pieces each
Squares from one yard of 42" fabric
| Square size | Squares per yard |
|---|---|
| 2" | 378 |
| 2 1/2" | 224 |
| 3" | 168 |
| 3 1/2" | 120 |
| 4" | 90 |
| 4 1/2" | 72 |
| 5" | 56 |
| 6" | 42 |
| 6 1/2" | 30 |
| 8" | 20 |
| 10" | 12 |
How it is calculated
A yard of quilting cotton is 36" long and about 42" wide after the selvages are removed. The calculator tries cutting strips in both directions and keeps the better result.
Questions
How many 2 1/2 inch squares are in a yard?
Fourteen strips of 2 1/2" fit in a yard, and each gives sixteen squares: 224 squares.
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