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Textile Unit Converter for Dyeing

g/L to % and back, GSM to oz/yd², yarn count (Ne, Nm, tex, denier), temperature, length and weight.

Quick conversions for the dye house and the lab: chemical concentration, fabric weight, yarn count, temperature, length and weight. Type in any box and the others update.

Formulas used

  • % owf = g/L × liquor ratio ÷ 10
  • oz/yd² = GSM ÷ 33.906
  • tex = 590.5 ÷ Ne = 1000 ÷ Nm = denier ÷ 9
  • °F = °C × 9 ÷ 5 + 32
  • 1 yard = 0.9144 m; 1 lb = 0.4536 kg

Questions

How do I convert g/L to %?

% on weight of fabric = g/L × liquor ratio ÷ 10. At 1:8, 50 g/L equals 40% owf.

How do I convert GSM to oz/yd²?

oz/yd² = GSM ÷ 33.906. A 200 GSM fabric is about 5.9 oz/yd².

How do I convert Ne to denier?

Denier = 5315 ÷ Ne. 30 Ne is about 177 denier.