How much leather do I need?
It’s a question we answer everyday. Here are some of our recommendations on how to calculate how much leather you will need to complete your next design project. If you have questions please contact our Customer Service Team, and to sample any of our leathers the best place to start is always by color. Feel free to use this as a guide, but it’s always best to confirm with your upholsterer.
*Based on a hide size of 50-55 square feet, 18 sq. ft. of leather = 1 linear yard of 54” wide fabric.
CONVERSION TABLE: FABRIC TO LEATHER
1 yard = 18 sq.ft.
2 yards = 36 sq.ft.
3 yards = 54 sq.ft.
4 yards = 72 sq.ft.
5 yards = 90 sq.ft.
6 yards = 108 sq.ft.
7 yards = 126 sq.ft.
8 yards = 144 sq.ft.
9 yards = 162 sq.ft.
10 yards = 180 sq.ft.
| Furniture Type | Tight | Loose | Tufted | ||||
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Desk Chair | 3 yds. | 54 sq. ft. | – | – | – | – |
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Ottoman | 5 yds. | 90 sq. ft. | – | – | – | – |
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Bench | 3 yds. | 54 sq. ft. | – | – | – | – |
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Chair | 3 yds. | 54 sq. ft. | – | – | – | – |
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Dining Room Chair | 4 yds. | 72 sq. ft. | – | – | – | – |
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Headboard | 3 yds. | 54 sq. ft. | – | – | – | – |
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Sofa | 15 yds. | 277 sq. ft. | 18 yds. | 333 sq. ft. | 19 yds. | 351.5 sq. ft. |
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Love Seat | 12 yds. | 222 sq. ft. | 13 yds. | 240.5 sq. ft. | 13 yds. | 240.5 sq. ft. |
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Wing Chair | 8 yds. | 144 sq. ft. | – | – | – | – |
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Arm Chair | 8 yds. | 144 sq. ft. | 9 yds | 162 sq. ft. | 10 yds. | 180 sq. ft. |
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Chaise | 12 yds. | 222 sq. ft. | – | – | – | – |
