Aida Cloth Calculator & Conversion Chart
Enter your pattern size in stitches to see how big it stitches up on 11, 14, 16 or 18-count Aida, how much fabric to buy, and which evenweave or linen count gives the same size.
Aida Cloth Calculator
Enter your pattern size in stitches and pick an Aida count to see the finished size in inches and centimeters, how much fabric to buy, and the matching evenweave or linen count.
Formula: finished size = stitches ÷ Aida count; evenweave or linen count (over 2) = Aida count × 2
Results
Finished Size on 14-Count Aida
7.1" × 7.1"
18.1 × 18.1 cm
- Fabric to Buy
- 13.1" × 13.1"
- 33.4 × 33.4 cm
- Equivalent Evenweave / Linen
- 28-count over 2
- Stitches per Inch / cm
- 14 / 5.5
Fabric to buy adds 3 inches on every side for hooping and framing. 14-count Aida matches 28-count evenweave or linen stitched over 2 threads.
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Once you know the fabric count you want, generate the counted chart and plan the real stitched size with more confidence.
Open Cross-Stitch GeneratorWhy an Aida Cloth Conversion Chart Helps
Many stitchers know the Aida count they want, but then shop on sites that list evenweave or linen instead. That is where conversion gets confusing, especially if you are switching between 14-count Aida and 28-count linen or other common pairings.
This tool gives a practical conversion reference instead of forcing you to memorize the equivalents. It is useful when you want the same stitch size on a different fabric type, or when a pattern recommendation mentions only one fabric system.
It also helps before you buy fabric for a portrait, sampler, or gift project. If you know how large 100 stitches will be on each count, it is easier to choose between easier visibility and finer detail.
How to Think About Aida Conversion
Aida count tells you stitches per inch directly. Evenweave and linen are often stitched over 2 threads, so their equivalent count is usually double the Aida count for the same stitch size. That is why 14-count Aida commonly matches 28-count linen over 2.
If you change fabric type, also think about comfort and coverage. The conversion may keep the same stitch size, but the stitching experience still changes because hole structure, thread count, and fabric feel are different.
Aida Cloth Conversion FAQ
The common equivalent is 28-count linen or evenweave stitched over 2 threads. That gives the same stitches-per-inch result as 14-count Aida.
For the usual over-2 stitching method, double the Aida count. 11-count Aida matches 22-count evenweave, 16-count Aida matches 32-count, and 18-count Aida matches 36-count.
No. The conversion only matches stitch size. Aida, evenweave, and linen still feel different to stitch on, and visibility, drape, and coverage can all change.
Yes, and then the fabric count equals the stitch count directly — 28-count evenweave over 1 gives 28 tiny stitches per inch, half the size of the usual over-2 method. It suits fine detail but is hard on the eyes and easy to miscount.
Aida. It is stiffer, the holes are clearly visible, and every square is one stitch, so counting mistakes are rare. Linen and evenweave reward experience with a softer look but demand stitching over 2 threads on a less obvious grid.
100 stitches measure about 9.1 inches on 11-count, 7.1 inches on 14-count, 6.3 inches on 16-count, and 5.6 inches on 18-count. The calculator shows this 100-stitch size for any count you enter, in both inches and centimeters.
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