Macramé Cord Calculator
Cord Length Calculator
Enter your project details below — get exact cut lengths per strand, total cord in meters and yards, and spool count. No guesswork, no waste.
Design Complexity — Standard
Number of Strands
Mounting Style
Wall Hanging | Standard | 16 strands @ 1.5m
Macramé Cord FAQs
Multiply your finished project length by 4x–8x based on knot density. Folding over a dowel with a lark’s head knot doubles the cord needed. Always add 15% buffer for fringe and trimming.
A medium 60cm wall hanging with 16 strands typically needs 50–65 meters of 4mm cotton cord, with each strand cut to approximately 3.5–4 meters.
Yes — thicker cords (5mm–6mm) take more volume inside each knot. Add an extra 10–15% when using cord above 4mm thickness.
Working cords tie the knots and shorten fast. Filler cords are passive — they can be cut to 1/3 to 1/2 the length of working cords. This calculator estimates working cord lengths.
