Calculator

Needlepoint mesh conversion calculator

See how the same chart changes physical size when moved from one canvas mesh to another.

Preserved stitch grid130 × 104
Size on 18 mesh7.22 × 5.78 in
Scale72.2%relative to current physical size

This preserves one chart square per needlepoint stitch. It does not redraw curves or compensate decorative stitches.

How this calculation works

The calculator first reconstructs the chart grid by multiplying the current physical dimensions by the current mesh. It then divides that unchanged stitch grid by the new mesh count.

What to verify before buying or cutting

The conversion preserves chart squares, not painted brush boundaries. Rounded starting dimensions, decorative stitches, and a hand-painted canvas may require redrawing or compensation.