16 Count Aida Fabric Calculator
Enter your stitch count above to see your fabric size
Formula: fabric = (stitches ÷ Aida count) + (border × 2)
16-count Aida — key facts
Stitches per inch
16
Hole size
1.5mm
Recommended strands
2 strands
Difficulty
Intermediate
Best for
Detailed designs
Popular use
Portraits
About 16-count Aida fabric
16-count Aida sits between the common 14-count and the finer 18-count. It gives 16 stitches per inch, producing designs about 14% smaller than 14-count with noticeably more detail. It is a good step up for stitchers who want finer work without moving straight to 18-count.
New to cross stitch? The how to cross stitch guide covers materials, pattern reading, and making your first stitches.
Frequently asked questions
16-count Aida gives smaller stitches and finer detail than 14-count. A 160-stitch wide design on 16-count is 10 inches wide. The same design on 14-count would be about 11.4 inches. The difference is noticeable but not dramatic.
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