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Revision as of 23:21, 2 October 2006
There are three primary scales on which the size of Knitting needles are measured: the US/American, UK/English, and Metric. The US and Metric scales are by far the most common these days, and so you're only likely to encounter the UK/English scale if you've acquired a set of older needles. Nonetheless, a Gauge ruler is an invaluable tool for measuring needle sizes and performing conversions.
The following table provides conversions between the different scales:
| US/American | UK/English | Metric (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 13 | 2.00 |
| 1 | 12 | 2.25 |
| 2 | 11 | 2.75 |
| 3 | 10 | 3.25 |
| 4 | 9 | 3.50 |
| 5 | 8 | 3.75 |
| 6 | 7 | 4.00 |
| 7 | 6 | 4.50 |
| 8 | 5 | 5.00 |
| 9 | 4 | 5.50 |
| 10 | 3 | 6.00 |
| 10 1/2 | 2 | 6.50 |
| 11 | 1 | 8.00 |
| 13 | 00 | 9.00 |
| 15 | 000 | 10.00 |
| 17 | - | 12.00 |