Leather thickness guide
Leather is measured in ounces. One ounce is about 0.4 mm. Everything else follows from that one number.
How heavy should your leather be?
Best forWallets, handbags · soft furniture upholstery
Shop 3–4 oz leather →Same scale, side by side — your leather is about 1.5× a credit card. Upholstery typically lands at 3–5 oz (1.2–2.0 mm).
Visual comparison is proportional, not life-size. Actual thickness is listed in oz / mm above.
Leather thickness chart: oz to mm
| Weight | Thickness | Typical use | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | 0.4 mm | Linings, watch straps, garment | → |
| 2 oz | 0.8 mm | Wallet interiors, soft garment | → |
| 3 oz | 1.2 mm | Wallets, handbags, soft furniture upholstery | → |
| 4 oz | 1.6 mm | Handbags, cases, furniture & auto upholstery | → |
| 5 oz | 2.0 mm | Structured bags, boots, heavy-use seating | → |
| 6 oz | 2.4 mm | Heavy bags, boots, cases | → |
| 7 oz | 2.8 mm | Belts, straps, holsters | → |
| 8 oz | 3.2 mm | Belts, sheaths, heavy straps | → |
| 9 oz | 3.6 mm | Belts, holsters, heavy tack | → |
| 10 oz | 4.0 mm | Saddlery, heavy belts | → |
| 11 oz + | 4.4 mm + | Saddlery, soles, armor | → |
Swipe the chart sideways to see every column.
Every product page lists its exact thickness in both oz and mm. Where a range is given, the hide falls somewhere inside it.
How it’s sold & average sizes
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Whole hidethe full skin · 45–55 sq ft→ -
Sidehalf a hide · ~20–27 sq ft→ -
Smaller skinslamb, goat, calf · 7–15 sq ft→ -
Pre-cutready-to-use panels · up to 2 sq ft→
Sold by area, measured at the tannery to the nearest ¼ sq ft. Every piece is one of a kind.
Know the thickness, but not how much?Convert upholstery yardage to square feet and hides, with planning ranges by project.
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