Cord Weight Calculator — Macrame Cord by Weight
Estimate the total weight of cord needed to check you have enough on your reel.
Metres per reel
How We Calculate This
How the Calculation Works
The weight per metre is estimated using the cord diameter squared multiplied by a density factor that depends on the cord construction:
Single twist: diameter² x 0.6 g/m | Three-strand: diameter² x 0.65 g/m | Braided: diameter² x 0.75 g/m
Total weight = weight per metre x total length in metres. Reel count = total length / reel length, rounded up.
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Last updated: 2025-02-20
All calculations are estimates. Always verify quantities before purchasing materials.