Fabric Unit Converter 📐
Convert fabric measurements instantly between yards, meters, inches, and centimeters. Also shows square yardage and fat quarter equivalents.
How to Use the Fabric Unit Converter
Enter any fabric measurement value and select its unit (yards, meters, inches, or centimeters). The converter instantly shows the equivalent in all other units simultaneously.
The square yardage and square meters values assume the measurement is a length — useful when calculating area of fabric cut from a standard-width bolt.
The fat quarter equivalent shows approximately how many fat quarters (18" × 21") correspond to the entered length. This is a useful reference when substituting precut fat quarters for regular yardage.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many meters is 1 yard of fabric?
1 yard = 0.9144 meters. To convert yards to meters, multiply by 0.9144. To convert meters to yards, divide by 0.9144 (or multiply by 1.0936).
How many inches is 1 yard of fabric?
1 yard = 36 inches exactly. A half yard is 18 inches, a quarter yard is 9 inches, and a fat quarter (18" × 21") is equivalent to approximately 0.25 yards of standard 44"-wide fabric by area.
What is a fat quarter in metric measurements?
A fat quarter is 18" × 21" (approximately 46 cm × 53 cm). In metric, this is about 0.457 m × 0.533 m. The total area is 378 sq in or about 0.244 sq meters.