How Many Yards in 100 Grams of Yarn?
100 grams is the standard universal skein weight. However, 100g of lace yarn contains 800+ yards, while 100g of super bulky contains only 75 yards! See exact conversions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does yarn yardage change by weight category?
Because thicker yarn fibers have higher mass per unit length. A single strand of bulky yarn has 4 to 5 times more fiber density than a strand of sock yarn, yielding far fewer yards per 100 grams.
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Worsted weight (#4 Medium) is the most widely used yarn in the world. It averages roughly 2.0 yards per gram (200 yards per 100g skein). Weigh your leftover ball to find exact yardage.
Fingering Weight & Sock Yarn CalculatorFingering weight (#1 Super Fine) yarn averages 4.0 to 4.4 yards per gram (approx. 400–440 yards per 100g skein). Calculate how much yarn remains in your sock yarn scraps.
DK Weight Yarn CalculatorDK weight (#3 Light) yarn is popular for garments and baby items, averaging 2.5 to 2.8 yards per gram (~260 yards per 100g). Weigh your mystery stash below.
Bulky Weight Yarn CalculatorBulky yarn (#5 Chunky) works up fast, averaging roughly 1.1 to 1.3 yards per gram (~120–130 yards per 100g skein). Calculate your remaining yardage below.