Marching North

Macrame Cord Length Estimator

Type in a few numbers and see exactly how long to cut each cord. No mental math required.

Units

Knot density

Doing almost all double half hitches? They're cord-hungry, so lean toward Dense. Good news: it's the easiest knot to add more cord to if you run short.

Length of the knotted part

Top to bottom of the area that's actually knotted.

Open space

Fringe

My cords fold in half over a dowel or ring.

True for almost all wall hangings and plant hangers. Doubles your cut length.

How many cords? (optional)

Add this to see how much cord to buy in total.

Enter your knotted length above.

Cut each cord about

0 in

How we got there

Knotted 0 × 40

+ open space0

+ fringe0

= working length0

× 2 for the fold0

+ 10% wiggle room0

rounded up, cut each cord0

This is an estimate, so when in doubt cut it a smidge long. Leftover cord makes lovely feathers. Running out makes a bad afternoon.