Knitting needle conversion chart
Published on 1 February 2022 1 min readNeed a quick reference to the different metrics in knitting needle sizes and what they convert to? Then you're in luck; bookmark this handy chart to help you find exactly the right size knitting needle for your yarn or pattern. This conversion chart covers converting knitting needles for Australia, New Zealand, UK, Canada and US sizes.
Knitting Needle Sizes and Conversion
Please use this knitting needle conversion chart as a guide. Actual sizes may vary by knitting needle manufacturer.
Metric Size Australia / New Zealand | UK / Canadian Size | US size |
|---|---|---|
2.00mm | 14 | 0 |
2.25mm | 13 | 0 |
2.50mm | - | - |
2.75mm | 12 | 2 |
3.00mm | 11 | - |
3.25mm | 10 | 3 |
3.50mm | - | 4 |
3.75mm | 9 | 5 |
4.00mm | 8 | 6 |
4.50mm | 7 | 7 |
5.00mm | 6 | 8 |
5.50mm | 5 | 9 |
6.00mm | 4 | 10 |
6.50mm | 3 | 10.5 |
7.00mm | 2 | - |
7.50mm | 1 | - |
8.00mm | 0 | 11 |
9.00mm | 00 | 13 |
10.00mm | 000 | 15 |
12.00mm | - | 17 |
15.00mm | - | 19 |
20.00mm | - | 36 |
25.00mm | - | 50 |