REUPHOLSTERY GUIDELINES
FABRIC TO LEATHER CONVERSION
These are guidelines to give you a general idea of the amount of leather you will need for your project.
Your Upholsterer will need to measure your furniture item to calculate accurately.
How much leather do I need to cover my sofa?
Most upholstery leather comes from a cowhide that is shaped irregularly and not all of it is suitable for use. The hide is approximately 7 feet x 7 feet.
If you are experienced in working with fabric you can refer to the calculations below for the proper conversion based on 54" fabric (1 yard of 54 inch fabric = 18 square feet leather). This takes into account any waste you will have due to the irregular shape of the leather. If you need very large cuttings you may need additional hides.
SOFAS
16 yards = 288 sq ft of Leather
15 yards = 270 sq ft of Leather
13 yards = 234 sq ft of Leather
16.5 yards = 297 sq ft of Leather
17 yards = 306 sq ft of Leather
15 yards = 270 sq ft of Leather
12.5 yards = 225 sq ft of Leather
15.5 yards = 279 sq ft of Leather
18.5 yards = 333 sq ft of Leather
16 yards = 288 sq ft of Leather
13.5 yards = 243 sq ft of Leather
18 yards = 306 sq ft of Leather
19.5 yards = 351 sq ft of Leather
18 yards = 324 sq ft of Leather
19.5 yards = 351 sq ft of Leather
15.5 yards = 279 sq ft of Leather
12.5 yards = 225 sq ft of Leather
13 yards = 234 sq ft of Leather
11 yards = 198 sq ft of Leather
15 yards = 270 sq ft of Leather
12.5 yards = 225 sq ft of Leather
10 yards = 180 sq ft of Leather
12 yards = 216 sq ft of Leather
9 yards = 162 sq ft of Leather