Thread Weight Converter (Tex / Denier / Ne) Reference Values
Convert thread and yarn linear density between tex, denier, and English cotton count (Ne).
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Reference Value Index
This page lists 20 reference values for quick browsing and lookup.
All Reference Values
- 5 tex = 45 denier | Ne 118.108
- 7.5 tex = 67.5 denier | Ne 78.739
- 10 tex = 90 denier | Ne 59.054
- 12.5 tex = 112.5 denier | Ne 47.243
- 15 tex = 135 denier | Ne 39.369
- 20 tex = 180 denier | Ne 29.527
- 24 tex = 216 denier | Ne 24.606
- 30 tex = 270 denier | Ne 19.685
- 40 tex = 360 denier | Ne 14.764
- 50 tex = 450 denier | Ne 11.811
- 60 tex = 540 denier | Ne 9.842
- 75 tex = 675 denier | Ne 7.874
- 80 tex = 720 denier | Ne 7.382
- 100 tex = 900 denier | Ne 5.905
- 120 tex = 1,080 denier | Ne 4.921
- 150 tex = 1,350 denier | Ne 3.937
- 180 tex = 1,620 denier | Ne 3.281
- 200 tex = 1,800 denier | Ne 2.953
- 250 tex = 2,250 denier | Ne 2.362
- 300 tex = 2,700 denier | Ne 1.968
Reference Table
| Tex | Denier | Ne (Cotton Count) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 tex | 45 | 118.108 |
| 7.5 tex | 67.5 | 78.739 |
| 10 tex | 90 | 59.054 |
| 12.5 tex | 112.5 | 47.243 |
| 15 tex | 135 | 39.369 |
| 20 tex | 180 | 29.527 |
| 24 tex | 216 | 24.606 |
| 30 tex | 270 | 19.685 |
| 40 tex | 360 | 14.764 |
| 50 tex | 450 | 11.811 |
| 60 tex | 540 | 9.842 |
| 75 tex | 675 | 7.874 |
| 80 tex | 720 | 7.382 |
| 100 tex | 900 | 5.905 |
| 120 tex | 1,080 | 4.921 |
| 150 tex | 1,350 | 3.937 |
| 180 tex | 1,620 | 3.281 |
| 200 tex | 1,800 | 2.953 |
| 250 tex | 2,250 | 2.362 |
| 300 tex | 2,700 | 1.968 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions for Thread Weight Converter (Tex / Denier / Ne) and its reference values.
What is tex in thread measurement?
Tex is linear density in grams per 1,000 meters of yarn or thread. Higher tex means a heavier yarn.
How do you convert tex to denier?
Multiply tex by 9 to convert to denier, because denier is grams per 9,000 meters.
What does Ne mean for yarn count?
Ne is the English cotton count and is an indirect count system where higher Ne means a finer yarn.
Why does Ne move opposite to tex and denier?
Tex and denier are direct systems (higher number = heavier yarn), while Ne is indirect (higher number = finer yarn).
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