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Knitting Needle Conversions

Metric (mm) Imperial U.S sizes
2 14 0
2.25 13 1
2.75 12 2
3 11 2-3
3.25 10 3
3.5*   4
3.75 9 5
4 8 6
4.5 7 7
5 6 8
5.5 5 9
6 4 10
6.5 3 10.5
7 2 10.5
7.5 1 11
8 0 11
9 00 13
10 000 15
12.75   17
15   19
19   35

*3.5mm sized needles are not easily found in Australia.  They aren't used in Australian patterns and need to be ordered from specialists or from overseas suppliers.

crochet hooks

Crochet Hook Conversions

Metric (mm) U.S sizes
2.25 B/1
2.75 C/2
3.25 D/3
3.5 E/4
3.75 F/5
4 G/6
4.5 7
5 H/8
5.5 I/9
6 J/10
6.5 K10.5
8 L/11
9 M/13
10 N/15

This is an approximate guide only and sizes may vary. We recommend that you always crochet a tension square (swatch) first to determine correct hook size.

updated: 09/12/2007