Weave AR Chart

The following chart is made up of compiled weave aspect ratio information, which was previously available only on each separate weave entry page of this website. Most of the information was collected by trial, and all rings used were measured using a dial caliper whose precision is one thousandth of an inch (.001").

Of important note is the fact that there is a spectrum of tolerance for any given AR. Because the number of decimal places used in all AR's on this website is one, due to the precision of the caliper I use to measure rings, the AR tolerance spectrum is very close to 0.1. For example, a listed minimum AR of 4.3 would mean that the actual figure could range anywhere from 4.2500~1 (where ~ is a repeating series of 0's), to 4.35. Therefore if the weave works on the higher end of the spectrum, it may in fact not work on the lower end.

Any weaves that use more than one ring size have the different ARs listed for each ring size. It is important to note that unless specified otherwise, the different ring sizes used in these cases are of the same wire size.

For exact definitions of 'recommended AR range', minimum AR, preferred AR, and maximum AR, please refer to the Glossary.

Chainmailbasket.com Weave AR Breakdown (52 weaves listed)

Any information provided is subject to change without notice.

Other resources:

• zlosk.com: Aspect Ratio Chart - A chart of weave AR information containing preferred AR, AR values that will work, and won't work. Some information is taken from trial, while others is calculated by computer modelling or trigonometry.
• The Ring Lord Weaves - Recommended ARs for many weaves along with pictures of each one.
• Venom's Pit - Has some information on recommended AR's (pre-springback) for certain weaves and recommended ring sizes.
• Luminosity Fashions - Resources, Weaves page - A collection of ring size and recommended AR information for a few of the more common weaves.