Yarn Meterage Calculator — Metres to Balls Conversion
Calculate how many balls of yarn you need for a given total meterage requirement.
Total yarn needed for your project
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How We Calculate This
This calculator divides your total meterage requirement by the meterage per ball to determine how many balls to buy.
The formula
Balls needed = Total metres needed / Metres per ball (rounded up)
Metres per gram = Metres per ball / Ball weight
Yards = Metres x 1.0936
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Last updated: February 2026
All calculations are estimates based on standard yarn weights and gauge. Results may vary with individual tension, yarn brand, and needle size.