Need a quick reference to the different metrics in knitting needle sizes and what they convert to? Then you're in luck; bookmark this handy chart to help you find exactly the right size knitting needle for your yarn or pattern. This conversion chart covers converting knitting needles for Australia, New Zealand, UK, Canada and US sizes.

Knitting Needle Sizes and Conversion

Please use this knitting needle conversion chart as a guide. Actual sizes may vary by knitting needle manufacturer.

Metric Size Australia / New Zealand

UK / Canadian Size

US size

2.00mm

14

0

2.25mm

13

0

2.50mm

-

-

2.75mm

12

2

3.00mm

11

-

3.25mm

10

3

3.50mm

-

4

3.75mm

9

5

4.00mm

8

6

4.50mm

7

7

5.00mm

6

8

5.50mm

5

9

6.00mm

4

10

6.50mm

3

10.5

7.00mm

2

-

7.50mm

1

-

8.00mm

0

11

9.00mm

00

13

10.00mm

000

15

12.00mm

-

17

15.00mm

-

19

20.00mm

-

36

25.00mm

-

50