METRIC CONVERSION CHART

Simple calculation is an easy mathematical application used to

determine the accurate measurement of body parts, length and width
of materials and cost needed to create apparel.
This is the process in which the four fundamental of operations
(MDAS) is involved.

Length and Width of Materials

In measuring the length and width of materials needed such as
fabrics, we also need the use of the Metric measurement system.

Metric Conversion Chart for Fabric and

Sewing

1/4 Inch = 0.25 Cm

1/2 Inch = 1.27 Cm
 5/8 Inch = 1.59 Cm
3/4 Inch = 1.905 Cm
1 Inch = 2.54 Cm
1.5 Inches = 3.81 Cm
2 Inches = 5.08 Cm
2.5 Inches = 6.35 Cm
3 Inches = 7.62 Cm
3.5 Inches = 8.89 Cm
4 Inches = 10.16 Cm
4.5 Inches = 11.43 Cm
5 Inches = 12.7 Cm
5.5 Inches = 13.97 Cm
6 Inches = 15.24 Cm
6.5 Inches = 16.51 Cm
 7 Inches = 17.78 Cm
7.5 Inches = 19.05 Cm
8 Inches = 20.32 Cm
8.5 Inches = 21.59 Cm
9 Inches = 22.86 Cm
9.5 Inches = 24.13 Cm
10 Inches = 25.4 Cm
10.5 Inches = 26.67 Cm
11 Inches = 27.94 Cm
12 Inches = 30.48 cm
1 Yard = 0.9144 Meters
2 Yards = 1.8288 Meters
3 Yards = 2.7432 Meters
4 Yards = 3.6576 Meters
5 Yards = 4.572 Meters
Example:
1. How many inches are there
in a 100 cm width of fabric?
Answer:
a. Given: 1 inch = 2.54 cm
Width of fabric = 100 cm
Equivalent of an inch to cm = 2.54

2. How many cm are there in

a 60 inches length of fabric?
b. Given: 1 inch = 2.54 cm
Length of fabric = 60 inches
Equivalent of a cm to an inch = 2.54 cm
Cost Needed
You need to buy a 60 inches length of
fabric to be used in making a dress to
your customer. You have known that the
cost of the fabric that you are going to use
is P5.00 per centimeter. How much will
you need to buy it?
Step I – Convert the 60 inches length of
fabric into centimeters.

Step II – Multiply the cost per centimeter

to the length of fabric converted.