How Many Yards of Fabric do I Need to Reupholster a Dinning Chair?

The amount of fabric you need to reupholster a dining chair depends on the size and style of the chair, as well as which parts you're covering (just the seat? seat and back? fully upholstered arms?). Here's a general guide:

Standard Dining Chair (Seat Only)

• Upholstered seat only (no back, no arms):
  ✅ 0.5 to 0.75 yards per chair

Dining Chair with Upholstered Seat and Back

Seat and inside back only:
✅ 1 to 1.25 yards per chair Seat, inside and outside back:
✅ 1.5 to 2 yards per chair

Fully Upholstered Chair with Arms

✅ 2.5 to 3 yards per chair (or more)

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Tips:

Always add 10–20% extra for pattern matching (like stripes or florals) and mistakes.

Fabric is typically 54 inches wide — check your fabric width before calculating.

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