Knit Stitch Gauge Calculator

Summary

Calculate cast-on stitches for a target width, or find the actual knitted width from a stitch count — based on your gauge swatch.

How it works

1. Knit a gauge swatch (usually 4 in / 10 cm square) with your chosen yarn and needles.
2. Count the stitches over a measured span — for example, 22 stitches over 4 inches.
3. Enter that gauge into the calculator, then choose a mode: stitches-to-width or width-to-stitches.
4. The calculator divides or multiplies to give the exact stitch count or width.
5. Switch between inches and centimeters; results update instantly.

Use cases

• Scale any knitting pattern to a different size without manual math.
• Verify that your needle size matches the pattern gauge before starting a project.
• Convert a pattern written in inches to centimeters (or vice versa).
• Find how wide a finished piece will be before binding off.

Frequently Asked Questions