Convert Decitex to Linen Lea (dtex to NeL)
Decitex and linen lea are inversely related: NeL = 16535.15493 ÷ dtex, so 15 dtex = 1102.343662 NeL.
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1 dtex = 16535.15493 NeL
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Decitex to Linen Lea
- NeL = 16535.15493 ÷ dtex
- dtex = 16535.15493 ÷ NeL
- Example: convert 15 dtex to NeL: 16535.15493 ÷ 15 = 1102.343662 NeL
Formula
NeL = 16535.15492855 ÷ dtex
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 dtex = 1 g per 10 000 m = 0.1 tex = 10⁻⁷ kg/m (exact)
- Linen lea = number of 300-yard leas per pound, so tex = 1653.5 ÷ count
- Solving for NeL: NeL = 16535.15492855 ÷ dtex (a higher dtex means a lower NeL)
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Decitex definition: decitex; Linen Lea definition: linen lea.
Worked examples
- A reading of 56 dtex converts to 295.2706237 NeL.
16535.15493 ÷ 56 = 295.2706237 NeL - A value of 235 dtex is 70.3623614 NeL.
16535.15493 ÷ 235 = 70.3623614 NeL
Decitex to Linen Lea conversion table
| Decitex (dtex) | Linen Lea (NeL) |
|---|---|
| 11 dtex | 1503.195903 NeL |
| 22 dtex | 751.5979513 NeL |
| 33 dtex | 501.0653009 NeL |
| 44 dtex | 375.7989756 NeL |
| 56 dtex | 295.2706237 NeL |
| 78 dtex | 211.9891658 NeL |
| 110 dtex | 150.3195903 NeL |
| 167 dtex | 99.01290376 NeL |
| 235 dtex | 70.3623614 NeL |
| 330 dtex | 50.10653009 NeL |
| 550 dtex | 30.06391805 NeL |
| 1100 dtex | 15.03195903 NeL |
Where it's used
Decitex are used for polyester and nylon filament yarns (for example 167 dtex), while linen lea appear in linen and flax yarns. Both measure yarn count (linear density of yarns and fibres), but one system is the inverse of the other, so a fixed constant is divided by the value.
Decitex to other yarn count units
| Conversion | 1 dtex equals |
|---|---|
| decitex to linen lea | 16535.15493 NeL |
| decitex to tex | 0.1 tex |
| decitex to denier | 0.9 den |
| decitex to Ne | 5905.412474 Ne |
| decitex to Nm | 10000 Nm |
| decitex to Nw | 8858.118712 Nw |
| decitex to kilotex | 0.0001 ktex |
| decitex to woollen count | 19377.13468 NY |
Show 1 more units
| decitex to kilogram per metre | 1 × 10⁻⁷ kg/m |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the formula for decitex to linen lea?
NeL = 16535.15493 ÷ dtex. The two systems are inversely related, so divide the constant by the value; do not multiply. For example, 16535.15493 ÷ 15 = 1102.343662 NeL.
Why does a higher dtex give a lower NeL?
Linen Lea counts length per unit mass (an indirect system), while decitex counts mass per unit length (a direct system). A finer yarn has a higher indirect number and a lower direct number.
Is the dtex to NeL conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, so the ratio is exact; its decimal form does not terminate and is shown here to 10 significant figures (more with the precision selector).
Sources
- ISO 1144, Textiles — Universal system for designating linear density (Tex System), International Organization for Standardization , Tex system.
- ASTM D2260, Standard Tables of Conversion Factors and Equivalent Yarn Numbers Measured in Various Numbering Systems, ASTM International , Linen lea.
- Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), NIST Special Publication 811, 2008 Edition, National Institute of Standards and Technology , Appendix B.8, "yard" and "pound".
Last reviewed: . Factors are stored exactly and computed with 50-digit decimal arithmetic. See how we verify conversion factors.
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