Yarn conversion chart

Meters per 100gmStandard Yarn WeightUK Yarn TypeAustralian Yarn PlyUS Yarn TypeWraps per InchSuggested Needle SizeTension/Gauge (4in/10cm)
40 6 - Super Bulky Super Chunky 16 Ply Super Bulky < 6 wpi 8 - 12 mm < 11 sts
50
60
70
80
90 5 - Bulky Chunky 12 - 14 Ply Bulky 6 - 8 wpi 5.5 - 8 mm 12 - 16 sts
100
110
120
130 4 - Medium Aran 10 Ply Worsted 8 - 10 wpi 4.5 - 5.5 mm 16 - 20 sts
140
150
160
170
180 10 - 12 wpi
190
200
210 3 - Light DK 8 Ply DK 3.75 - 4.5 mm 20 - 24 sts
220
230
240
250 12 - 18 wpi
260 2 - Fine 4 Ply 5 Ply Sport 3.25 - 3.75 mm 24 - 28 sts
270
280
290
300
320 18 - 24 wpi
340
360 4 Ply
380
400 28 - 36 sts
420 1 - Super Fine Fingering 24 - 30 wpi 2.25 - 3.25 mm
440
460
480
500 3 Ply 3 Ply 30 - 36 wpi
520
540
560
580
600 0 - Lace Lace 2 Ply Lace 36 - 40 wpi 1.5 - 2.25 mm > 36 sts
700
800
900
1000 > 40 wpi
1100

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