METRIC CONVERSION

CHART
SIMPLE CALCULATION IS AN EASY MATHEMATICAL APPLICATION
USED TO DETERMINE THE ACCURATE MEASUREMENT OF BODY
PARTS, LENGTH AND WIDTH OF MATERIALS AND COST NEEDED TO
CREATE AN APPAREL.
 Length and Width of Materials
In measuring the length and width of materials needed such as fabrics, we also need
the use of the Metric measurement system.
Metric Conversion Chart for Fabric and Sewing

1/4 Inch = 0.25 Centimeters

1/2 Inch = 1.27 Centimeters
5/8 Inch = 1.59 Centimeters
3/4 Inch = 1.905 Centimeters
1 Inch = 2.54 Centimeters
1.5 Inches = 3.81 Centimeters
2 Inches = 5.08 Centimeters
2.5 Inches = 6.35 Centimeters
3 Inches = 7.62 Centimeters
3.5 Inches = 8.89 Centimeters
4 Inches = 10.16 Centimeters
4.5 Inches = 11.43 Centimeters
5 Inches = 12.7 Centimeters
5.5 Inches = 13.97 Centimeters
6 Inches = 15.24 Centimeters
6.5 Inches = 16.51 Centimeters
7 Inches = 17.78 Centimeters
7.5 Inches = 19.05 Centimeters
8 Inches = 20.32 Centimeters
8.5 Inches = 21.59 Centimeters
9 Inches = 22.86 Centimeters
9.5 Inches = 24.13 Centimeters
10 Inches = 25.4 Centimeters
10.5 Inches = 26.67 Centimeters
11 Inches = 27.94 Centimeters
11 Inches = 27.94 Centimeters
12 Inches = 30.48 Centimeters
1 Yard = 0.9144 Meters
2 Yards = 1.8288 Meters
3 Yards = 2.7432 Meters
4 Yards = 3.6576 Meters
5 Yards = 4.572 Meters
Example:
1. How many inches are there in a 100 centimeters width of fabric?
Answer:
a. Given: 1 inch = 2.54 cm
Width of fabric = 100 cm
Equivalent of an inch to cm = 2.54
Calculation: 100 cm = 39.37 inches
2.54 cm

2. How many centimeters are there in a 60 inches length of fabric?

b. Given: 1 inch = 2.54 cm
Length of fabric = 60 inches
Equivalent of a cm to an inch = 2.54 cm
Calculation: 60 inches
X 2.54 cm
152.4 cm
Cost Needed
Example:
You need to buy a 60 inches length of fabric to be used in making a dress to
your customer. You have known that the cost of the fabric that you are going
to use is P5.00 per centimeter. How much will you need to buy it?

Step I – Convert the 60 inches length of fabric into centimeters.

60 inches
X 2.54 cm
152.4 cm
Step II – Multiply the cost per centimeter to the length of fabric converted.
152.4 cm
X Php 5.00
Php 777.00
Sample Computations for fabric, thread, buttons and other supplies in
Sewing
QUANTITY UNIT DESCRIPTION OF MATERIALS UNIT COST TOTAL COST

3 Yrds POLYESTER COTTON (60’’WIDTH) PHP 75.00

PHP 25.00
1 Spool RED THREAD PHP 15.00
PHP 15.00
6 Pcs PATTERN PAPER PHP 12.50
PHP 2.50
10 Pcs BUTTONS PHP 30.00
PHP 3.00
¼ yds PELLON PHP 5.00
PHP 10.00

TOTAL PHP 133.OO