Convert Linen Lea to Tex (NeL to tex)
Linen Lea and tex are inversely related: tex = 1653.515493 ÷ NeL, so 15 NeL = 110.2343662 tex.
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1 NeL = 1653.515493 tex
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Linen Lea to Tex
- tex = 1653.515493 ÷ NeL
- NeL = 1653.515493 ÷ tex
- Example: convert 15 NeL to tex: 1653.515493 ÷ 15 = 110.2343662 tex
Formula
tex = 1653.515492855 ÷ NeL
Derivation from SI units:
- Linen lea = number of 300-yard leas per pound, so tex = 1653.5 ÷ count
- 1 tex = 1 g per 1000 m = 10⁻⁶ kg/m (exact)
- Solving for tex: tex = 1653.515492855 ÷ NeL (a higher NeL means a lower tex)
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Linen Lea definition: linen lea; Tex definition: tex.
Worked examples
- A reading of 20 NeL converts to 82.67577464 tex.
1653.515493 ÷ 20 = 82.67577464 tex - A value of 40 NeL is 41.33788732 tex.
1653.515493 ÷ 40 = 41.33788732 tex
Linen Lea to Tex conversion table
| Linen Lea (NeL) | Tex |
|---|---|
| 10 NeL | 165.3515493 tex |
| 14 NeL | 118.1082495 tex |
| 16 NeL | 103.3447183 tex |
| 20 NeL | 82.67577464 tex |
| 25 NeL | 66.14061971 tex |
| 30 NeL | 55.1171831 tex |
| 40 NeL | 41.33788732 tex |
| 50 NeL | 33.07030986 tex |
| 60 NeL | 27.55859155 tex |
| 80 NeL | 20.66894366 tex |
Where it's used
Linen Lea are used for linen and flax yarns, while tex appear in yarn specifications in metric countries. 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 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 kilotex | 1.653515493 ktex |
| 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 tex?
tex = 1653.515493 ÷ NeL. The two systems are inversely related, so divide the constant by the value; do not multiply. For example, 1653.515493 ÷ 15 = 110.2343662 tex.
Why does a higher NeL give a lower tex?
Linen Lea counts length per unit mass (an indirect system), while tex 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 tex 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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