Kumihimo Length Calculator

Calculate Strand Length (SL)



Formula

The formula to calculate the Strand Length (SL) for Kumihimo is:

\[ SL = (FL + BT) \times \pi \]

Where:

What is Kumihimo?

Kumihimo is a traditional Japanese form of braid-making. Cords and ribbons are made by interlacing strands of threads, which can be made of various materials such as silk, cotton, or synthetic fibers. Kumihimo braids are often used in jewelry making, decorative arts, and traditional Japanese garments. The length of the strands needed for a braid can be calculated based on the desired finished length and the thickness of the braid.

Example Calculation

Let's consider an example:

Using the formula to calculate the Strand Length (SL):

\[ SL = (10 + 0.5) \times \pi \approx 10.5 \times 3.14 \approx 32.99 \, \text{inches} \]

This means that you would need approximately 33 inches of strand length to create a braid with a finished length of 10 inches and a braid thickness of 0.5 inches.