Fabric Yardage → Sq Ft
Enter your upholstery fabric yardage to convert it into approximate leather square footage.
How Much Leather Do I Need?
Material Calculator & Measurement Converter
Leather is sold by the hide and measured by the square foot. If you are working from upholstery fabric yardage, use the calculators below to convert fabric yards into approximate leather square footage and estimate how many hides you may need for your project.
Hide Estimator
Enter your project total in square feet or fabric yardage to estimate how many hides to order.
These estimates are approximate. Upholstery hides vary in size and shape, typically ranging from 50 to 55 sq ft per hide. Always order extra for pattern matching, defects, and waste—especially on large pieces like sofas and sectionals.
Planning a reupholstery project? Browse our Italian upholstery leather collections or request a material quote and we will help confirm yardage, hide count, and grade for your job.