Quick answer
How do I convert Ne to Nm?
Nm = Ne × 1.6934.
Nm = Ne × 1.6934
How it works
Ne ↔ Nm Converter
Switch between English cotton count and metric count instantly.
Both are indirect systems: Ne counts 840-yard hanks per pound; Nm counts kilometres per kilogram.
Formula
The formula, in full
- Nm
- Ne × 1.6934
- Ne
- Nm × 0.5905
Example
40s Ne
- 01Nm = 40 × 1.6934 = 67.74
Use “Load Example” above to run this example in the calculator.
Industry tip
Industry tip
“European spinners quote Nm; Indian and Bangladeshi mills quote Ne — always state the system on POs.”
Assumptions
What this calculator assumes
- Cotton system constants.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert Ne to Nm?
Nm = Ne × 1.6934.
Formula and worked example checked by the TextileSuite team on 17 October 2026. Results are planning estimates — confirm critical numbers against your own samples and lab reports.