Convert Worsted Count to Linen Lea (Nw to NeL)
1 worsted count (Nw) = 1.866666667 linen lea (NeL). 1 NeL = 0.5357142857 Nw. Example: 15 Nw = 15 × 1.866666667 = 28 NeL.
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1 Nw = 1.866666667 NeL
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How to Convert Worsted Count to Linen Lea
- 1 Nw = 1.866666667 NeL
- 1 NeL = 0.5357142857 Nw
- Example: convert 15 Nw to NeL: 15 Nw = 15 × 1.866666667 NeL = 28 NeL
Formula
NeL = Nw × 1.866666666667
Derivation from SI units:
- Nw = number of 560-yard hanks per pound, so tex = 885.8119 ÷ Nw
- Linen lea = number of 300-yard leas per pound, so tex = 1653.5 ÷ count
- 1 Nw = 0.0008858118711724 kg/m ÷ 0.001653515492855 kg/m per NeL = 1.866666666667 NeL
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Worsted Count definition: worsted count; Linen Lea definition: linen lea.
Worked examples
- A reading of 24 Nw converts to 44.8 NeL.
24 Nw × 1.866666667 = 44.8 NeL - A value of 48 Nw is 89.6 NeL.
48 Nw × 1.866666667 = 89.6 NeL
Worsted Count to Linen Lea conversion table
| Worsted Count (Nw) | Linen Lea (NeL) |
|---|---|
| 8 Nw | 14.93333333 NeL |
| 12 Nw | 22.4 NeL |
| 16 Nw | 29.86666667 NeL |
| 20 Nw | 37.33333333 NeL |
| 24 Nw | 44.8 NeL |
| 30 Nw | 56 NeL |
| 36 Nw | 67.2 NeL |
| 40 Nw | 74.66666667 NeL |
| 48 Nw | 89.6 NeL |
| 60 Nw | 112 NeL |
| 64 Nw | 119.4666667 NeL |
| 80 Nw | 149.3333333 NeL |
Where it's used
Worsted Count are used for worsted wool and acrylic yarns, 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.
Worsted Count to other yarn count units
| Conversion | 1 Nw equals |
|---|---|
| Nw to linen lea | 1.866666667 NeL |
| Nw to tex | 885.8118712 tex |
| Nw to denier | 7972.306841 den |
| Nw to Ne | 0.6666666667 Ne |
| Nw to decitex | 8858.118712 dtex |
| Nw to Nm | 1.128907878 Nm |
| Nw to kilotex | 0.8858118712 ktex |
| Nw to woollen count | 2.1875 NY |
Show 1 more units
| Nw to kilogram per metre | 0.0008858118712 kg/m |
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Frequently asked questions
How many linen lea are in 1 worsted count?
1 Nw = 1.866666667 NeL.
How do I convert worsted count to linen lea?
Multiply the value in Nw by 1.866666667. For example, 15 Nw × 1.866666667 = 28 NeL.
Is the Nw 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
- ASTM D2260, Standard Tables of Conversion Factors and Equivalent Yarn Numbers Measured in Various Numbering Systems, ASTM International , Worsted count.
- 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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