Fleece Yield & Yarn Calculator
Estimate clean fleece yield, yarn yardage, and felting area from raw fleece weight
Work in progress — this calculator is still under development and may not be fully accurate. Use results as a guide only.
Input Details
Dual-purpose breeds. Good balance of meat and wool production.
Clean Yield
Raw Weight
2500 g
Clean Weight
1750 g
Yield
70%
Yarn Yardage Estimates
| Yarn Weight | Metres | Yards | ~Skeins (50 g) |
|---|---|---|---|
Laceweight / 2ply Ultra-fine yarn for shawls and delicate knits | 14,000 | 15,311 | 35.0 |
Fingering / 4ply Sock weight, fine knits and baby garments | 7,000 | 7,655 | 35.0 |
DK (Double Knit) Most popular weight — hats, lightweight sweaters | 4,025 | 4,402 | 35.0 |
Aran / Worsted Medium-weight projects — jumpers, blankets | 2,800 | 3,062 | 35.0 |
Bulky / Chunky Quick-knit projects, scarves, thick blankets | 1,750 | 1,914 | 35.0 |
Skein count assumes 50 g balls. Actual yardage varies with spinning technique and twist.
Felting Reference
Pre-felt Area (before fulling)
1.05 m²
~6 cm² per gram of clean fibre
Finished Felt Area (after fulling)
0.70 m²
~4 cm² per gram of clean fibre
Notes
- •Clean yield estimates assume average grease and vegetable matter content for each breed type. Individual fleeces vary — weigh after scouring for precision.
- •Yarn yardage is a guide based on standard spinning ratios. Handspun yarn varies significantly with spinner technique, twist angle, and single vs. plied construction.
- •Felting area assumes wet felting with firm agitation. Needle felting and nuno felting ratios differ considerably.