Fabric suppliers may quote prices per meter, while buyers and merchandisers often need to compare fabric costs per kg. This can make price comparison confusing, especially when fabrics have different widths and GSM.
The good news is that the conversion is quite simple when you know the fabric width and GSM. The example below shows how to convert fabric price per meter to per kg step by step.
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How to Convert Fabric Price per Meter to per Kg?
This is a common fact that we get fabric price from supplier per meter of length and we need to convert the price per kg weight of the fabric. Here I will show you how you can covert fabric price into per Kg, when you receive the price in the meter.
First, convert 1 meter of fabric length in weight (Kg). Gather the following information to do so. You already have this data.
- Fabric width (60 inches)
- Fabric weight per square unit (GSM 220)
- Fabric length (1 meter)
Convert fabric length (of a certain length) into Kg.
Use the following formula to know the approximate weight of the fabric roll. Weight of a fabric roll is calculated using this formula
= (Areas of the fabric X weight per square unit)
Fabric Weight (in gram) = Fabric length (in meter) X fabric width (in meter) X Fabric GSM
Convert Width in meters from inch:
Given fabric width is 60inches = 1.524 meter (derived from 60*2.54/100)
Now, use the above formula to find the result
Weight of 1 meter fabric (in gram) = 1 meter(L) X 1.524 meter (W) X 220 (GSM) = 335.28 grams
Convert weight into Kg dividing it by 1000.
Therefore fabric weight will be = 0.33528 Kgs
So, 1 meter of fabric is equivalent to 0.33528 Kg
As per your question, you are paying INR 95 for 0.33528 Kg fabric. Therefore, the per kg fabric price will be ₹ 283.35 (₹ 95.00 / 0.33528)
Note: The above formula will give you the approx weight of the given fabric length, as the density of the fabric throughout the roll length may change.
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Conclusion
Converting fabric price per meter to per kg is useful when comparing fabrics with different widths or when costing fabric based on weight. By first calculating the weight of one meter using the fabric width and GSM, you can then divide the meter price by the calculated weight to get the approximate price per kg.
This simple calculation can help merchandisers, sourcing teams, and fabric buyers make better cost comparisons during fabric selection and purchasing.
