Aida 14 count cross stitch calculator
Stitches to inches and cm, fabric to cut, hoop, strands, needle and DMC skeins.
- Stitches per inch
- 14
- Width
- 100 stitches
- Finished
- 7.14 × 7.14 in
- Finished
- 18.1 × 18.1 cm
- Cut fabric
- 13.14 × 13.14 in
- Cut fabric
- 33.4 × 33.4 cm
- Frame
- 12 in hoop
- Strands
- 2 strands
- Needle
- Tapestry #24
- Floss for this color
- 17.5 m
- Skeins of 8 m
- 3
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Worked examples
The four sample sizes, ready to load here or to open as a chart.
Steps
Using the calculator
- Choose your fabricAll seven counts are here, including linen over two.
- Enter stitches or a target sizeSwitch the mode to work backward from the frame you own.
- Set the marginUse 3 in for framing and 2 in for small hoop finishes.
- Check the flossEnter the stitches of one color to get metres and whole skeins.
Use cases
When to run the numbers
Reference
Fabric quick table
Strands and needles are the usual choice for full coverage.
| Fabric | Stitches/in | Strands | Tapestry needle | 100 stitches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aida 11 ct | 11 | 2–3 | #22 | 9.09 in / 23.1 cm |
| Aida 14 ct | 14 | 2 | #24 | 7.14 in / 18.1 cm |
| Aida 16 ct | 16 | 2 | #24 or #26 | 6.25 in / 15.9 cm |
| Aida 18 ct | 18 | 1–2 | #26 | 5.56 in / 14.1 cm |
| Aida 22 ct (Hardanger) | 22 | 1–2 | #26 or #28 | 4.55 in / 11.5 cm |
| Evenweave/Linen 28 ct over 2 | 14 | 2 | #26 | 7.14 in / 18.1 cm |
| Evenweave/Linen 32 ct over 2 | 16 | 2 | #26 or #28 | 6.25 in / 15.9 cm |
Written out
The formulas
| Measure | Formula | 120 × 120 on 14 ct |
|---|---|---|
| Finished size | Stitches ÷ stitches per inch | 120 ÷ 14 = 8.57 in |
| Metric size | Inches × 2.54 | 8.57 × 2.54 = 21.8 cm |
| Cut fabric | Finished + 2 × margin | 8.57 + 6 = 14.57 in |
| Hoop | Smallest ≥ diagonal + 1 in | 12.12 + 1 = 13.12, so a 14 in hoop |
| Thread per stitch | (2√2 + 2) × (25.4 ÷ count) × 1.5 mm | 13.14 mm |
| Metres of floss | Stitches × thread × strands ÷ 6 ÷ 1000 | 4,000 stitches, 2 strands: 17.5 m |
| Skeins | Metres ÷ 8, rounded up | 17.5 ÷ 8, so 3 skeins |
One full cross runs two diagonals across the square and two steps along its back. The 1.5 factor covers tails and travel between stitches. Dividing by 6 converts strands into whole skein lengths, because a skein holds six strands.
Compare
100 stitches on every fabric
The same design shrinks as the count rises.
| Fabric | Inches | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|
| Aida 11 ct | 9.09 | 23.1 |
| Aida 14 ct | 7.14 | 18.1 |
| Aida 16 ct | 6.25 | 15.9 |
| Aida 18 ct | 5.56 | 14.1 |
| Aida 22 ct (Hardanger) | 4.55 | 11.5 |
| Evenweave/Linen 28 ct over 2 | 7.14 | 18.1 |
| Evenweave/Linen 32 ct over 2 | 6.25 | 15.9 |
Which frame
Hoop and frame guide
Largest square design for each hoop on 14 ct.
| Hoop | Fits a diagonal up to | Square design, 14 ct |
|---|---|---|
| 4 in | 3 in | 29 × 29 |
| 5 in | 4 in | 39 × 39 |
| 6 in | 5 in | 49 × 49 |
| 7 in | 6 in | 59 × 59 |
| 8 in | 7 in | 69 × 69 |
| 9 in | 8 in | 79 × 79 |
| 10 in | 9 in | 89 × 89 |
| 12 in | 11 in | 108 × 108 |
| 14 in | 13 in | 128 × 128 |
Beyond a 14 in hoop, use a scroll frame or Q-Snap. They hold the fabric evenly and do not crush finished stitches the way a hoop can when you move it. Small pieces can stay in the hoop as the final frame.
FAQ
Common questions
How do I work out the finished size of a cross stitch?
Divide the stitch count by your fabric’s stitches per inch. On 14 ct Aida, 140 stitches is 140 ÷ 14 = 10.00 in, or 25.4 cm. Repeat for the height. Linen over two uses half its thread count, so 28 ct counts as 14.
How much fabric should I cut?
Add your margin to both sides of each measurement. A 10.00 × 6.43 in design with a 3 in margin needs 16.00 × 12.43 in. Use 3 in if you plan to frame it, and 2 in for small pieces finished in a hoop.
What hoop size do I need?
This calculator picks the smallest standard hoop from 4 to 14 in whose diameter is at least the design diagonal plus 1 in. Designs too big for a 14 in hoop show Scroll frame or Q-Snap, because moving a hoop across stitches flattens them.
How many stitches per inch is 14 count Aida?
Exactly 14. That is what the count means: 14 squares per inch, or about 5.5 per centimetre. So 100 stitches finish at 7.14 in (18.1 cm). 18 ct fits the same stitches into 5.56 in (14.1 cm).
How many strands should I use on 14 count?
Use 2 strands on 14 ct for full coverage without crowding the holes. Use 3 on 11 ct, 2 on 16 ct, 1 or 2 on 18 ct and 1 on 22 ct. Use more strands if the fabric shows through and fewer if the holes clog.
Which tapestry needle goes with each count?
A #22 suits 11 ct, #24 suits 14 ct, #24 or #26 suits 16 ct, #26 suits 18 ct and #26 or #28 suits 22 ct and 32 ct linen. A higher number is a finer needle. It should slip through the hole without widening it.
How much floss does one color take?
On 14 ct with 2 strands, 4,000 stitches take 17.5 m, so 3 skeins of 8 m. With 3 strands, the same stitches take 26.3 m and 4 skeins. The estimate includes a 50 % allowance for tails and travel.
Does this calculator need a picture?
No. It works from numbers alone and sends nothing anywhere. Use it to plan fabric before you buy, then open the pattern maker to build the chart. The maker runs these same formulas, so the figures match.
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