Tex to Metric Count (Nm)
What is Tex and Metric Count (Nm)?
Tex is a unit of linear density that represents the mass in grams of 1000 meters of yarn. A higher Tex number indicates a thicker yarn.
Metric Count (Nm) refers to the number of 1000-meter lengths per kilogram. A higher Nm means a finer yarn.
How to Convert Tex to Metric Count (Nm)
To convert Tex to Metric Count (Nm), you can use the formula:
Nm = 1000 ÷ Tex
Example:
If you have 25 Tex, the Metric Count is:
Nm = 1000 ÷ 25 = 40 Nm
Common Tex to Metric Count (Nm) Conversion Table
| Tex | Metric Count (Nm) |
|---|---|
| 5 | 200.00 |
| 10 | 100.00 |
| 20 | 50.00 |
| 25 | 40.00 |
| 50 | 20.00 |
| 100 | 10.00 |