Macramé Cord Calculator
Calculate cord length for macramé projects by knot type, project size, and fringe length. Never run short mid-project.
Inputs
Finished length of the piece, top to bottom
Working cords in the piece (after any larks-head doubling)
Extra length left unknotted at the bottom - zero for no fringe
Results
Per Strand
156 in
Total Cord
104 ft
Total Cord
31.7 m
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Artysan by Irora Labs
July 16, 2026
Inputs
| Project Length | 36 in |
| Number of Cords | 8 |
| Knot Type | square |
| Knot Density | medium |
| Fringe Length | 6 in |
Results
| Per Strand | 156 in |
| Total Cord | 104 ft |
| Total Cord | 31.7 m |
Created with Artysan. artisan.iroralabs.com/craft-calculators/cord-length
Tips
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Multiplier varies by knot type: square 4×, spiral 5×, half hitch 3.5×, gathering 3×. Adjusts for knot density.
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