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Warp Length Calculator

Calculate weaving warp length accounting for loom waste, take-up, shrinkage, and sampling length.

Inputs

in

Desired finished length

in

Unusable warp at each end

%

Warp consumed by interlacement

%
in

Ends per inch

in
%

Width lost from warp tension

Results

Warp Length

115 in

Warp Length

3.17 yd

Total Ends

267 ends

Total Warp Yarn

848 yd

Width on Loom22.2 in

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Tips

1
Always add sampling length at the start of your warp. Testing tension and pattern saves the whole project.
2
Loom waste varies by loom type: floor looms 18-27", rigid heddle 12-18".

Open formula

Warp Length = (Finished Length / (1-Shrinkage%) / (1-Take-up%)) + Loom Waste + Sampling
Total Ends = EPI × Width on Loom

Works backwards from desired finished length, adding allowances for shrinkage, take-up, waste, and sampling.

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