ASTM D2260

1.1 These tables include (1) a series of conversion factors required to convert the number of a yarn measured in a specific system to the equivalent number measured in various other systems (see Table 1), and (2) specific equivalent numbers for yarns measured in various systems (see Table 2).

1.2 The content is basically consistent with recommendations of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Standard 2947.

1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents

NIST Standard
NBS–M–121–January, 1936
ASTM Standards
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
D3888 Terminology Related to Open-End Spinning
D3990 Terminology Relating to Fabric Defects
D4849 Terminology Relating to Fibers and Yarns
D861 Practice for Use of the Tex System to Designate Linear Density of Fibers, Yarn Intermediates, and Yarns
SI10 Standard for Use of the International System of Units (SI): The Modern Metric System
ISO Standard
ISO2947, Textiles-Integrated Conversion Table for Replacing Traditional Yarn Numbers by Rounded Numbers in the Tex System

Index Terms

yarn number; yarns per pound; Conversion units/factors; Tables (measurement)--clothing; Tex yarn numbering system; Yarn number ; ICS Number Code 59.080.20 (Yarns)

Citing ASTM Standards

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