Ashenhurst Sett Calculator
Length of Yarn
yards
meters
Length of yarn per given weight. Default of 1680 is 8/4 cotton's yards per pound.
Weight of Yarn
pounds
ounces
grams
The weight of yarn of the given length.
Fibre Type
Default
Cotton, Linen, or Silk
Worsted Spun Wool
Woolen Spun Wool
The type of fibre has a small impact on the diameter. If unsure, leave as default.
Results
Yards Per Pound:
1680
Ashenhurst Diameters per inch:
36.9
Description
Ends Per Inch (EPI)
Plain Weave
Twill
Maximum
18.4
24.6
90% of Max (Upholstery)
16.6
22.1
80% of Max (Production)
14.8
19.7
70% of Max (Clothing)
12.9
17.2
65% of Max (Woolen)
12
16
60% of Max (Clothing)
11.1
14.8
50% of Max (Delicate)
9.2
12.3
Calculator by
NotSoRigidWeaver
based on Ashenhurst's formula via
Peggy Osterkamp
