Convert English Cotton Count to Linen Lea (Ne to NeL)
1 English cotton count (Ne) = 2.8 linen lea (NeL). 1 NeL = 0.3571428571 Ne. Example: 15 Ne = 15 × 2.8 = 42 NeL.
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1 Ne = 2.8 NeL
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How to Convert English Cotton Count to Linen Lea
- 1 Ne = 2.8 NeL
- 1 NeL = 0.3571428571 Ne
- Example: convert 15 Ne to NeL: 15 Ne = 15 × 2.8 NeL = 42 NeL
Formula
NeL = Ne × 2.8
Derivation from SI units:
- Ne = number of 840-yard hanks per pound, so tex = 0.45359237 kg ÷ (840 × 0.9144 m) × 10⁶ ÷ Ne = 590.5412 ÷ Ne
- Linen lea = number of 300-yard leas per pound, so tex = 1653.5 ÷ count
- 1 Ne = 0.0005905412474482 kg/m ÷ 0.001653515492855 kg/m per NeL = 2.8 NeL
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. English Cotton Count definition: English cotton count; Linen Lea definition: linen lea.
Worked examples
- A reading of 24 Ne converts to 67.2 NeL.
24 Ne × 2.8 = 67.2 NeL - A value of 50 Ne is 140 NeL.
50 Ne × 2.8 = 140 NeL
English Cotton Count to Linen Lea conversion table
| English Cotton Count (Ne) | Linen Lea (NeL) |
|---|---|
| 6 Ne | 16.8 NeL |
| 10 Ne | 28 NeL |
| 16 Ne | 44.8 NeL |
| 20 Ne | 56 NeL |
| 24 Ne | 67.2 NeL |
| 30 Ne | 84 NeL |
| 32 Ne | 89.6 NeL |
| 40 Ne | 112 NeL |
| 50 Ne | 140 NeL |
| 60 Ne | 168 NeL |
| 80 Ne | 224 NeL |
| 100 Ne | 280 NeL |
Where it's used
English Cotton Count are used for cotton and blended spun yarns (20s, 30s, 40s), while linen lea appear in linen and flax yarns. Both measure yarn count (linear density of yarns and fibres), so the conversion is a fixed factor.
English Cotton Count to other yarn count units
| Conversion | 1 Ne equals |
|---|---|
| Ne to linen lea | 2.8 NeL |
| Ne to tex | 590.5412474 tex |
| Ne to denier | 5314.871227 den |
| Ne to decitex | 5905.412474 dtex |
| Ne to Nm | 1.693361817 Nm |
| Ne to Nw | 1.5 Nw |
| Ne to kilotex | 0.5905412474 ktex |
| Ne to woollen count | 3.28125 NY |
Show 1 more units
| Ne to kilogram per metre | 0.0005905412474 kg/m |
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Frequently asked questions
How many linen lea are in 1 English cotton count?
1 Ne = 2.8 NeL.
How do I convert English cotton count to linen lea?
Multiply the value in Ne by 2.8. For example, 15 Ne × 2.8 = 42 NeL.
Is the Ne to NeL conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, and 1 Ne is exactly 2.8 NeL.
Sources
- ASTM D2260, Standard Tables of Conversion Factors and Equivalent Yarn Numbers Measured in Various Numbering Systems, ASTM International , Cotton count (Ne).
- 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".
- ASTM D2260, Standard Tables of Conversion Factors and Equivalent Yarn Numbers Measured in Various Numbering Systems, ASTM International , Linen lea.
Last reviewed: . Factors are stored exactly and computed with 50-digit decimal arithmetic. See how we verify conversion factors.
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