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 ottoman?
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.
OTTOMANS
32”W / 17"H
Round Cocktail Style Storage2 yards = 36 sq ft
38”W / 16”D
Rectangle Cocktail Ottoman 2 yards = 36 sq ft20”W / 20"D / 18"H
Cube Ottoman2.5 yards = 45 sq ft
42”W / 16"H
Large Square Pouf4.5 yards = 81 sq ft
24”W / 18"D
Rectangle Tufted Foot Stool.75 yards = 13.5 sq ft
48”W / 22”D
Tufted Bench Style Ottoman3 yards = 54 sq ft of Leather
36”W / 17"H
Square Cocktail Ottoman4 yards = 72 sq ft of Leather
30”W / 20"D / 17"H
Rectangle Ottoman1.5 yards = 27 sq ft of Leather
20”W / 14"H
Rectangle Foot Stool.5 yards = 9 sq ft of Leather
42”L / 18”D
Rectangle Storage Ottoman3.5 yards = 63 sq ft of Leather
20”W / 14"D / 16"H
Small Rectangle Ottoman1 yards = 18 sq ft of Leather
26”W / 22"D / 18"H
Skirted Rectangle Ottoman2 yards = 36 sq ft of Leather

28”W / 22"D
Rectangle Mid Century Style Ottoman 1.5 yards = 27 sq ft24”W / 15"H
Small Square Ottoman1.5 yards = 27 sq ft of Leather
19”W / 18"H
Round Tufted Storage Ottoman2 yards = 36 sq ft of Leather
36” Square
Square Tufted Ottoman3.5 yards = 63 sq ft of Leather