SeeMyQuiltFabric measurement converter
Convert a fabric length in inches to yards, the nearest 1/8 yard a shop will cut, and metres.
In yards1 1/2 yd
- Exactly 1.50 yards
- 1.37 metres, or 137 cm
- Ask for 1.4 m in a metric shop
Yardage conversion chart
| Yards | Inches | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|
| 1/8 yd | 4 1/2" | 11.4 cm |
| 1/4 yd | 9" | 22.9 cm |
| 3/8 yd | 13 1/2" | 34.3 cm |
| 1/2 yd | 18" | 45.7 cm |
| 5/8 yd | 22 1/2" | 57.1 cm |
| 3/4 yd | 27" | 68.6 cm |
| 7/8 yd | 31 1/2" | 80.0 cm |
| 1 yd | 36" | 91.4 cm |
| 1 1/2 yd | 54" | 137.2 cm |
| 2 yd | 72" | 182.9 cm |
| 3 yd | 108" | 274.3 cm |
How it is calculated
One yard is 36 inches or 91.44 centimetres. Fabric shops cut in steps of 1/8 yard, which is 4 1/2 inches, so the calculator rounds up to the next eighth.
Questions
How many inches is a quarter yard?
Nine inches. A fat quarter is the same amount of fabric cut 18" × 21".
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