Worsted Count Formula

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Worsted Count is the number of hanks ( skeins) having the length of 560 yards in one pound of yarn is called worsted count. The fineness of yarn increases when yarn count increases in this system. Check FAQs
Nwc=12.5LyardsWGrains
Nwc - Worsted Count?Lyards - Length in yards?WGrains - Weight in grains?

Worsted Count Example

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Here is how the Worsted Count equation looks like with Values.

Here is how the Worsted Count equation looks like with Units.

Here is how the Worsted Count equation looks like.

1.25Edit=12.540Edit400Edit
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Worsted Count Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Nwc=12.5LyardsWGrains
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Nwc=12.540yd400gr
Next Step Convert Units
Nwc=12.536.576m0.0259kg
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Nwc=12.536.5760.0259
Next Step Evaluate
Nwc=17639.185597442m/kg
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
Nwc=1.25yd/gr

Worsted Count Formula Elements

Variables
Worsted Count
Worsted Count is the number of hanks ( skeins) having the length of 560 yards in one pound of yarn is called worsted count. The fineness of yarn increases when yarn count increases in this system.
Symbol: Nwc
Measurement: Indirect Yarn CountUnit: yd/gr
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Length in yards
Length in yards is a measure of distance. In the International System of Quantities, length is a quantity with dimension distance.
Symbol: Lyards
Measurement: LengthUnit: yd
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Weight in grains
Weight in grains is unit of weight equal to 0.065 gram, or 1/7,000 pound avoirdupois.
Symbol: WGrains
Measurement: WeightUnit: gr
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other formulas in Indirect Yarn Count category

​Go Woollen Count
Nwollen=27.34LyardsWGrains
​Go Decimal Count
Ndc=7LyardsWGrains
​Go Metric Count
N=LkmW
​Go French Count
Nfc=12LWgrams

How to Evaluate Worsted Count?

Worsted Count evaluator uses Worsted Count = 12.5*Length in yards/Weight in grains to evaluate the Worsted Count, The Worsted Count formula is defined as the number of hanks ( skeins) having the length of 560 yards in one pound of yarn is called worsted count. It is used to express the fineness of worsted yarn. The fineness of yarn increases when yarn count increases in this system. Worsted Count is denoted by Nwc symbol.

How to evaluate Worsted Count using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Worsted Count, enter Length in yards (Lyards) & Weight in grains (WGrains) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Worsted Count

What is the formula to find Worsted Count?
The formula of Worsted Count is expressed as Worsted Count = 12.5*Length in yards/Weight in grains. Here is an example- 8.9E-5 = 12.5*36.5759999999233/0.0259195639999016.
How to calculate Worsted Count?
With Length in yards (Lyards) & Weight in grains (WGrains) we can find Worsted Count using the formula - Worsted Count = 12.5*Length in yards/Weight in grains.
Can the Worsted Count be negative?
No, the Worsted Count, measured in Indirect Yarn Count cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Worsted Count?
Worsted Count is usually measured using the Yard per Grain[yd/gr] for Indirect Yarn Count. Meter per Kilogram[yd/gr], Meter per Gram[yd/gr], Kilometer per Kilogram[yd/gr] are the few other units in which Worsted Count can be measured.
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