Cross Stitch Size Calculator: Finished Size, Fabric and Hoop
Enter your pattern width, pattern height, and fabric count to see the finished size in inches and centimeters, how much fabric to buy, and the hoop that fits.
Cross-Stitch Size Calculator
Enter your pattern dimensions in stitches and the Aida or evenweave count to estimate finished size and total stitch load.
Formula: finished width = stitches ÷ fabric count; finished height = rows ÷ fabric count
Results
Finished Size
7.1" × 10"
- Finished Size (cm)
- 18.1 × 25.4 cm
- Fabric to Buy
- 13.1" × 16"
- 33.4 × 40.6 cm — design plus 3" on each side.
- Hoop Size
- 35 cm (14")
- Smallest standard hoop that fits the whole design with clearance.
- Total Stitches
- 14,000
- Estimated Stitching Time
- 140 hrs
- Assumes roughly 100 stitches per hour.
Fabric to buy includes a 3-inch allowance on every side for hooping and framing. Mat size is a separate decision.
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Open Cross-Stitch GeneratorCross Stitch Size Chart: Stitches to Inches and cm
Finished size of one side of the design for common stitch counts. Add 3 inches (7.5 cm) on every side for the fabric you buy.
| Stitches | 11-count | 14-count | 16-count | 18-count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 4.5 in / 11.5 cm | 3.6 in / 9.1 cm | 3.1 in / 7.9 cm | 2.8 in / 7.1 cm |
| 80 | 7.3 in / 18.5 cm | 5.7 in / 14.5 cm | 5.0 in / 12.7 cm | 4.4 in / 11.3 cm |
| 100 | 9.1 in / 23.1 cm | 7.1 in / 18.1 cm | 6.3 in / 15.9 cm | 5.6 in / 14.1 cm |
| 150 | 13.6 in / 34.6 cm | 10.7 in / 27.2 cm | 9.4 in / 23.8 cm | 8.3 in / 21.2 cm |
| 200 | 18.2 in / 46.2 cm | 14.3 in / 36.3 cm | 12.5 in / 31.8 cm | 11.1 in / 28.2 cm |
| 250 | 22.7 in / 57.7 cm | 17.9 in / 45.4 cm | 15.6 in / 39.7 cm | 13.9 in / 35.3 cm |
When to Use a Cross-Stitch Size Calculator
A cross-stitch chart can look manageable on screen and still turn into a much larger project than expected once it is stitched. Fabric count changes both the finished size and the level of detail that fits in a given frame or wall space.
This tool helps before you buy materials. Use it when you want to compare 14-count and 18-count, estimate whether a portrait will fit a hoop, or decide whether a pattern should stay small or scale up.
It is also useful for planning framing. A design size that looks reasonable in stitches may need more wall space once you add margins, matting, and frame allowance.
Cross-Stitch Size Planning Tips
Lower fabric counts produce larger, easier-to-see stitches but make the finished pattern bigger. Higher counts fit more detail into less space but require more precision and more time.
If you are stitching a gift or wall piece, calculate the stitched area first, then add framing margin around it. That avoids discovering too late that the design is larger than the final frame or hoop you planned to use.
Cross-Stitch Size Calculator FAQ
Divide the stitch width and height by the fabric count. That gives the finished design size in inches. Multiply by 2.54 for centimeters.
Lower counts make larger stitches and larger finished pieces. Higher counts fit more detail into a smaller space but are slower and finer to stitch.
Take the finished design size and add 3 inches of spare fabric on every side for hooping and framing. The calculator shows this "fabric to buy" size automatically — for example, a 10 × 10 inch design needs a 16 × 16 inch piece of Aida.
On 14-count Aida it finishes at about 7.1 × 7.1 inches (18 × 18 cm). On 18-count it shrinks to 5.6 × 5.6 inches, and on 11-count it grows to 9.1 × 9.1 inches. Same chart, three very different framed sizes.
A steady hobby pace is around 100 full stitches per hour, which is the rate this calculator uses. A 100 × 100 pattern (10,000 stitches) is therefore roughly 100 hours of stitching — confetti-heavy designs and frequent color changes run slower.
Pick a hoop about 2 inches (5 cm) wider than the longer side of the finished design so the whole stitched area sits inside the ring. The calculator suggests the smallest standard hoop that fits your design with about 2 inches of clearance.
Divide the stitch count by the fabric count and multiply by 2.54. 100 stitches on 14-count Aida is 100 ÷ 14 × 2.54 = 18.1 cm. The calculator shows centimeters next to inches.
Yes — enter the effective stitch count. Linen and evenweave are usually stitched over 2 threads, so 28-count linen over 2 behaves like 14-count: enter 14 and the finished size comes out right.
Yes. The size, fabric, and time estimates are free with no sign-up. It pairs with ArtPatt's free cross-stitch pattern generator, which turns a photo into a counted chart with DMC colors.