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Pattern Marker Efficiency Calculator

Calculate fabric utilization percentage from marker layout dimensions and pattern piece areas.

Inputs

in
in
sq in
$/yd

Results

Marker Efficiency

100%

Waste Percentage0%
Marker Area7,200 sq in
Waste Area0 sq in
Fabric Needed3.33 yd
Fabric Cost$26.67
Waste Cost$0.00
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter the fabric width and total marker length for your cutting lay.
  2. Input the combined pattern area per garment and the number of sizes in the marker.
  3. Set the number of garments per size.
  4. Review Marker Efficiency (%), Fabric Utilization, and Waste per Garment.
  5. Rearrange pattern pieces to increase efficiency and reduce fabric waste.

What each input means

Fabric Width
Usable fabric width in inches
Marker Length
Total length of the marker layout
Pattern Area (per garment)
Total area of all pattern pieces for one garment
Number of Sizes
Number of sizes in the marker
Garments per Size
Number of garments per size in the marker
Fabric Cost
Fabric cost per yard

How this is calculated

Worked example, using the default values

  1. Identify Input Parameters
    4 parameters
    Fabric Width = 60, Marker Length = 120, Pattern Area (per garment) = 5000, Number of Sizes = 3 = 6 input(s) provided
  2. Calculate Marker Efficiency
    Marker Efficiency = Math
    100 = 100
  3. Calculate Waste Percentage
    Waste Percentage
    0 = 0
  4. Calculate Marker Area
    Marker Area
    7200 = 7200

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