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Convert between denier and tex units for textile yarn linear density measurements
Conversion Formula:
Tex = Denier / 9
Denier = Tex × 9
| Denier (den) | Tex (tex) |
|---|---|
| 10 | 1.111 |
| 20 | 2.222 |
| 40 | 4.444 |
| 70 | 7.778 |
| 90 | 10.000 |
| 150 | 16.667 |
| 210 | 23.333 |
| 420 | 46.667 |
| 840 | 93.333 |
| 1680 | 186.667 |
Denier is a unit of measurement for the linear mass density of fibers. It is defined as the mass in grams per 9,000 meters of fiber. Higher denier numbers indicate thicker, heavier fibers.
Tex is the SI unit for linear mass density of fibers and yarns. It is defined as the mass in grams per 1,000 meters of fiber. Tex is increasingly used in the textile industry as a standard measurement.
To convert denier to tex, divide the denier value by 9. For example, 90 denier equals 10 tex (90 ÷ 9 = 10).
The conversion factor of 9 comes from the ratio of the reference lengths: denier uses 9,000 meters while tex uses 1,000 meters (9,000 ÷ 1,000 = 9).
Tex is the internationally standardized unit (SI), making it preferred for scientific and technical applications. However, denier is still commonly used in the hosiery, carpet, and synthetic fiber industries.