Estimate how much cord to cut and buy for plant hangers, wall hangings and small makes — plus sewing thread and spool counts. Instant results, no signup.
Enter project details to get cut length per strand and total yardage.
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Estimates only. Tension, material and pattern density change final use — sample first on large projects.
Working length = finished height × knot multiplier + fringe. Folded attachments double the cut. Add a buffer, then multiply by cord count.
Height of the finished piece, and width if you want a cord-count suggestion.
Open designs use less cord; square knots and wraps use more.
Lark’s Head doubles cut length. 10% buffer is a good default.
See cut length per strand, total cord, and total with buffer.
See how inputs become a cut list for three common projects.
(50 × 4) + 10 = 210 cm per strand
210 × 2 = 420 cm cut length (folded)
420 × 10 = 4,200 cm total
4,200 × 1.10 = 4,620 cm with buffer
Cut each cord at 4.2 m. Buy 46.2 m total.
(80 × 4) + 5 = 325 cm per strand
325 × 2 = 650 cm cut length (folded)
650 × 8 = 5,200 cm total
5,200 × 1.10 = 5,720 cm with buffer
Cut each cord at 6.5 m. Buy 57.2 m total.
(16 × 4) + 0 = 64 cm per strand
64 × 1 = 64 cm cut length (single)
64 × 4 = 256 cm total
256 × 1.10 = 282 cm with buffer
Cut each cord at 64 cm. Buy 282 cm total.
This calculator uses common macrame multipliers: looser projects use less cord, dense knot-heavy projects use more, and folded attachments need double the working length. Width and thickness only drive the optional cord-count suggestion. Final use varies with knot tension, rope material, pattern density, and how much fringe you trim. For expensive cord or unfamiliar knots, make a short sample and adjust the multiplier before cutting every strand.
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