Skein Converter
Calculate yardage-per-gram ratios, estimate partial skeins, and convert between units.
Yards Per Gram Calculator
Enter your skein's total weight and yardage to find its yards-per-gram and yards-per-oz ratios.
Partial Skein Yardage Estimator
How many yards are left in a partial skein? Enter the full skein specs and the remaining weight.
Typical Skein Yardage by Weight
Common commercial skein sizes and their typical yardage ranges by yarn weight.
| Skein Size | Lace/Fingering | Sport/DK | Worsted | Bulky | Super Bulky |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25g | 110–200 yd | 65–110 yd | 45–70 yd | 25–40 yd | 15–25 yd |
| 50g | 220–400 yd | 130–220 yd | 90–135 yd | 50–75 yd | 30–50 yd |
| 100g | 440–800 yd | 260–440 yd | 180–270 yd | 100–150 yd | 60–100 yd |
| 200g | 880–1600 yd | 520–880 yd | 360–540 yd | 200–300 yd | 120–200 yd |
| 400g (cone) | 1760+ yd | 1040+ yd | 720+ yd | 400+ yd | 240+ yd |
Typical yardage ranges. Actual yardage on labels may vary by brand, fiber content, and twist.
How to Use This Tool
- Yards Per Gram: Enter your skein's weight and yardage to find its yd/g and yd/oz ratios. Useful for comparing yarns with different skein sizes.
- Partial Skein: Enter the full skein specs plus the weight you have remaining to estimate how many yards are left. Formula: remaining yards = (remaining g ÷ full g) × full yardage.
- Reference Table: Use to estimate yardage when labels are missing or when planning purchases.
Comparing Yarn Prices by Yards Per Gram
A 50g skein at 220 yards and a 100g skein at 200 yards are very different values! Yards per gram (yd/g) is the best way to compare yarn prices fairly across different skein sizes. Higher yd/g = more yardage per gram = better value for fine work.
About this Skein Converter
Use this free Skein Converter to get quick, accurate results directly in your browser. It is designed for everyday use with no signup, no downloads, and no account required. No signup is required, and the tool works on phones, tablets, and desktop browsers.