Wire Length Calculator
Calculate total wire length needed for common jewelry-making techniques including simple wrapping, coiled wraps, and chainmaille.
The desired finished length of the piece.
Multiplier applied to finished length.
Extra wire added for ends and mistakes.
Total Wire (200 × 2.0 + 50mm waste)
450.0mm
Inches
17.72in
Feet
1.476ft
Tips
- Always buy 10-15% more wire than calculated — mistakes happen, especially while learning.
- Coiled wraps use more wire than you'd expect. When in doubt, go with a higher multiplier.
- For chainmaille, wind your coil tightly on the mandrel — gaps waste wire and make inconsistent rings.