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Knitting Needle Conversion Chart

Metric Sizes US Sizes UK Sizes
2.0 mm 0 14
2.25 mm 1 13
2.75 mm 2 12
3.0 mm 3 11
3.25 mm 4 10
3.5 mm 5 -
3.75 mm 5 9
4.0 mm 6 8
4.5 mm 7 7
5.0 mm 8 6
5.5 mm 9 5
6.0 mm 10 4
6.5 mm 10.5 3
7.0 mm - 2
7.5 mm - 1
8.0 mm 11 0
9.0 mm 13 00
10.0 mm 15 000
12.0 mm 17 -
15/16.0 mm 19 -
19/20.0 mm 35 -
25.0 mm 50 -

Measurement Conversion

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Yarn Comparison Chart

UK US
2 ply lace
4 ply fingering
DK sport
aran worsted
chunky bulky
super chunky super bulky

This is only a guide and comparative tension
to your pattern should always be checked
before commencing any project.

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