Convert Linen Lea to Kilotex (NeL to ktex)
Linen Lea and kilotex are inversely related: ktex = 1.653515493 ÷ NeL, so 15 NeL = 0.1102343662 ktex.
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1 NeL = 1.653515493 ktex
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Linen Lea to Kilotex
- ktex = 1.653515493 ÷ NeL
- NeL = 1.653515493 ÷ ktex
- Example: convert 15 NeL to ktex: 1.653515493 ÷ 15 = 0.1102343662 ktex
Formula
ktex = 1.653515492855 ÷ NeL
Derivation from SI units:
- Linen lea = number of 300-yard leas per pound, so tex = 1653.5 ÷ count
- 1 ktex = 1 g per metre = 1000 tex = 10⁻³ kg/m (exact)
- Solving for ktex: ktex = 1.653515492855 ÷ NeL (a higher NeL means a lower ktex)
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Linen Lea definition: linen lea; Kilotex definition: kilotex.
Worked examples
- A reading of 20 NeL converts to 0.08267577464 ktex.
1.653515493 ÷ 20 = 0.08267577464 ktex - A value of 40 NeL is 0.04133788732 ktex.
1.653515493 ÷ 40 = 0.04133788732 ktex
Linen Lea to Kilotex conversion table
| Linen Lea (NeL) | Kilotex (ktex) |
|---|---|
| 10 NeL | 0.1653515493 ktex |
| 14 NeL | 0.1181082495 ktex |
| 16 NeL | 0.1033447183 ktex |
| 20 NeL | 0.08267577464 ktex |
| 25 NeL | 0.06614061971 ktex |
| 30 NeL | 0.0551171831 ktex |
| 40 NeL | 0.04133788732 ktex |
| 50 NeL | 0.03307030986 ktex |
| 60 NeL | 0.02755859155 ktex |
| 80 NeL | 0.02066894366 ktex |
Where it's used
Linen Lea are used for linen and flax yarns, while kilotex appear in card and draw-frame sliver (about 3–5 ktex). 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.
Linen Lea to other yarn count units
| Conversion | 1 NeL equals |
|---|---|
| linen lea to kilotex | 1.653515493 ktex |
| linen lea to tex | 1653.515493 tex |
| linen lea to denier | 14881.63944 den |
| linen lea to Ne | 0.3571428571 Ne |
| linen lea to decitex | 16535.15493 dtex |
| linen lea to Nm | 0.6047720776 Nm |
| linen lea to Nw | 0.5357142857 Nw |
| linen lea to woollen count | 1.171875 NY |
Show 1 more units
| linen lea to kilogram per metre | 0.001653515493 kg/m |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the formula for linen lea to kilotex?
ktex = 1.653515493 ÷ NeL. The two systems are inversely related, so divide the constant by the value; do not multiply. For example, 1.653515493 ÷ 15 = 0.1102343662 ktex.
Why does a higher NeL give a lower ktex?
Linen Lea counts length per unit mass (an indirect system), while kilotex counts mass per unit length (a direct system). A finer yarn has a higher indirect number and a lower direct number.
Is the NeL to ktex 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
- 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".
- ISO 1144, Textiles — Universal system for designating linear density (Tex System), International Organization for Standardization , Tex system.
Last reviewed: . Factors are stored exactly and computed with 50-digit decimal arithmetic. See how we verify conversion factors.
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