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
88” Sofa: Mid Century Modern Tufted
16 yards = 288 sq ft of Leather84" Tight Back Club Style Sofa
15 yards = 270 sq ft of Leather78" Anson Tufted Back Sofa
13 yards = 234 sq ft of Leather86" Roll Arm Sofa
16.5 yards = 297 sq ft of Leather90" Track Arm Sofa
17 yards = 306 sq ft of Leather86" Sofa w/ Slope Arms
15 yards = 270 sq ft of Leather72" Slope Arm Two Cushion Sofa
12.5 yards = 225 sq ft of Leather84" Straight Cushion Sofa
15.5 yards = 279 sq ft of Leather92" Skirted Sofa
18.5 yards = 333 sq ft of Leather86" T-Cushion Sofa
16 yards = 288 sq ft of Leather72” Straight Cushion Sofa
13.5 yards = 243 sq ft of Leather86" Pillow Top Arm Sofa
18 yards = 306 sq ft of Leather86" Reclining Three Seat Sofa
19.5 yards = 351 sq ft of Leather96" English Roll Arm Sofa
18 yards = 324 sq ft of Leather96" Camel Back Loose Cushion Sofa
19.5 yards = 351 sq ft of Leather86" Chesterfield Sofa
15.5 yards = 279 sq ft of Leather80" Tufted Empire Sofa
12.5 yards = 225 sq ft of Leather78" English Arm Camel Back Sofa
13 yards = 234 sq ft of Leather64" Tufted French Victorian Sofa
11 yards = 198 sq ft of Leather84" Camel Back Sofa
15 yards = 270 sq ft of Leather78" Duncan Phyfe Style Sofa
12.5 yards = 225 sq ft of Leather73" Mid Century Modern Sofa
10 yards = 180 sq ft of Leather78" Sheraton Style Sofa
12 yards = 216 sq ft of Leather77" Tufted Fainting Couch
9 yards = 162 sq ft of LeatherShow More
