Embroidery hoop sizes chart
Every common machine embroidery hoop in inches and millimetres, what fits in it, and which machines can stitch it.
The hoop size that matters is the stitch area: 4 × 4 in = 100 × 100 mm, 5 × 7 in = 130 × 180 mm, 6 × 10 in = 160 × 260 mm. A machine can never stitch more than its own maximum field, whatever hoop you attach.
| Hoop size | Stitch area (mm) | Area | Good for | Machines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 × 4 in | 100 × 100 mm | 15.5 sq in | Left-chest logos up to about 3.5 in (89 mm) wide; Single-letter or three-letter monograms up to about 3.5 in (89 mm) across | 101 |
| 4 × 7 in | 100 × 180 mm | 27.9 sq in | Names, banners and short borders up to about 3.7 × 6.7 in (95 × 170 mm); Sleeve, cuff and pant-leg designs that run along a narrow strip | 75 |
| 5.5 × 5.5 in | 140 × 140 mm | 30.4 sq in | Monograms and short names up to about 5 in (127 mm) across; Left-chest and pocket logos that are too wide for a 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm) hoop | 66 |
| 6 × 6 in | 150 × 150 mm | 34.9 sq in | Quilt blocks and appliqué squares up to about 5.5 in (140 mm); Square monograms, crests and patches up to about 5.5 in (140 mm) | 64 |
| 5 × 7 in | 130 × 180 mm | 36.3 sq in | Shirt-front and polo chest designs up to about 5 × 7 in (127 × 178 mm); Towel and tea-towel monograms up to about 5 in (127 mm) wide | 74 |
| 5.5 × 8 in | 140 × 200 mm | 43.4 sq in | Any 5 × 7 in (130 × 180 mm) design, with 10 mm to spare on the short side and 20 mm on the long side; Chest designs on T-shirts and sweatshirts up to about 5.3 × 7.7 in (135 × 195 mm) | 66 |
| 5 × 12 in | 130 × 300 mm | 60.5 sq in | Long borders and banners built from 5 × 7 in (130 × 180 mm) sections, up to about 11 in (280 mm) in total; Table-runner ends, scarf ends and sash designs | 37 |
| 8 × 8 in | 200 × 200 mm | 62 sq in | Quilt-block designs up to about 7.7 in (195 mm) square; Pillowcase and cushion-cover motifs up to about 7.7 in (195 mm) square | 45 |
| 6 × 10 in | 160 × 260 mm | 64.5 sq in | T-shirt chest designs up to about 6 × 10 in (152 × 254 mm); Tote-bag and cushion-cover motifs up to about 10 in (254 mm) wide | 52 |
| 7 × 12 in | 180 × 300 mm | 83.7 sq in | Jacket-back and sweatshirt designs up to about 6.5 × 11 in (165 × 280 mm); Banners, runners and borders up to about 11 in (280 mm) long | 37 |
| 8 × 11 in | 200 × 280 mm | 86.8 sq in | Large chest and back designs up to about 7.5 × 10.5 in (190 × 265 mm); Jacket-back designs around 6 × 10 in (160 × 260 mm), the size Singer's guide gives for a jacket back | 39 |
| 8 × 12 in | 200 × 300 mm | 93 sq in | Large jacket-back designs, roughly 7.5 × 11 in (190 × 280 mm); Full-front shirt and hoodie designs | 37 |
| 8 × 14 in | 200 × 360 mm | 111.6 sq in | Jacket-back designs up to about 7.5 × 13.5 in (190 × 345 mm); Banners, table runners and sashing strips up to about 13.5 in (345 mm) long | 24 |
| 9.5 × 14 in | 240 × 360 mm | 133.9 sq in | Large jacket-back designs, roughly 9 × 13 in (230 × 330 mm); Big wall hangings and framed pieces | 16 |
Maximum embroidery field by machine
The biggest design each machine can stitch in one hooping, from the makers' manuals.
Brother
| Machine | Max field |
|---|---|
| Brother SE700 | 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm) |
| Brother PE800 | 5 × 7 in (130 × 180 mm) |
| Brother SE2000 | 5 × 7 in (130 × 180 mm) |
| Brother PE900 | 5 × 7 in (130 × 180 mm) |
| Brother SE600 | 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm) |
| Brother PE535 | 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm) |
| Brother PE545 | 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm) |
| Brother PE770 | 5 × 7 in (130 × 180 mm) |
| Brother SE1900 | 5 × 7 in (130 × 180 mm) |
| Brother SE725 | 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm) |
| Brother SE400 | 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm) |
| Brother NQ1700E | 6 × 10 in (160 × 260 mm) |
| Brother PR1055X | 14 × 8 in (360 × 200 mm) |
| Brother SE625 | 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm) |
| Brother PRS100 | 8 × 8 in (200 × 200 mm) |
| Brother PR680W | 12 × 8 in (300 × 200 mm) |
| Brother SE630 | 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm) |
| Brother LB5000 | 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm) |
| Brother PE550D | 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm) |
| Brother PE500 | 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm) |
| Brother PE150 | 4.3 × 4.3 in (110 × 110 mm) |
| Brother NQ1600E | 6 × 10 in (160 × 260 mm) |
| Brother SE425 | 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm) |
| Brother PR1050X | 14 × 8 in (360 × 200 mm) |
| Brother VM5200 | 8 × 12 in (200 × 300 mm) |
| Brother PR1000e | 14 × 8 in (360 × 200 mm) |
| Brother NS1150E | 5 × 7 in (130 × 180 mm) |
| Brother PR655 | 12 × 8 in (300 × 200 mm) |
| Brother SE270D | 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm) |
| Brother PR670E | 12 × 8 in (300 × 200 mm) |
| Brother Stellaire XE1 | 9.5 × 14 in (240 × 360 mm) |
| Brother NQ3700D | 6 × 10 in (160 × 260 mm) |
| Brother PR650 | 12 × 8 in (300 × 200 mm) |
| Brother Luminaire XP3 | 10.7 × 16.1 in (272 × 408 mm) |
| Brother Stellaire XJ1 | 9.5 × 14 in (240 × 360 mm) |
| Brother LB6800PRW | 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm) |
| Brother PE540D | 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm) |
| Brother Dream Machine 2 XV8550D | 9.5 × 14 in (240 × 360 mm) |
| Brother HE240 | 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm) |
| Brother PE180D | 4.3 × 4.3 in (110 × 110 mm) |
| Brother PE570 | 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm) |
| Brother NQ1400E | 6 × 10 in (160 × 260 mm) |
| Brother NQ3600D | 6 × 10 in (160 × 260 mm) |
| Brother PE525 | 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm) |
| Brother PR620 | 12 × 8 in (300 × 200 mm) |
| Brother SE350 | 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm) |
| Brother PE780D | 5 × 7 in (130 × 180 mm) |
| Brother Innov-is Quattro 6000D | 8 × 12 in (200 × 300 mm) |
| Brother PE700II | 5 × 7 in (130 × 180 mm) |
| Brother PR600II | 12 × 8 in (300 × 200 mm) |
| Brother PR1060W | 14 × 8 in (360 × 200 mm) |
| Brother PR1X | 12 × 8 in (300 × 200 mm) |
| Brother Skitch PP1 | 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm) |
| Brother Stellaire XE2 | 9.5 × 14 in (240 × 360 mm) |
Baby Lock
| Machine | Max field |
|---|---|
| Baby Lock Alliance | 8 × 8 in (200 × 200 mm) |
| Baby Lock Flare | 6 × 10 in (160 × 260 mm) |
| Baby Lock Vesta | 6 × 10 in (160 × 260 mm) |
| Baby Lock Array | 12 × 8 in (300 × 200 mm) |
| Baby Lock Verve | 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm) |
| Baby Lock Flourish II | 6 × 10 in (160 × 260 mm) |
| Baby Lock Venture | 14 × 8 in (360 × 200 mm) |
| Baby Lock Pathfinder | 8 × 12 in (200 × 300 mm) |
| Baby Lock Altair 2 | 9.5 × 14 in (240 × 360 mm) |
| Baby Lock Meridian 2 | 9.5 × 14 in (240 × 360 mm) |
Janome
| Machine | Max field |
|---|---|
| Janome Memory Craft 550E | 14 × 8 in (360 × 200 mm) |
| Janome Memory Craft 500E | 11 × 8 in (280 × 200 mm) |
| Janome MB-7 | 9.5 × 8 in (240 × 200 mm) |
| Janome MB-4S | 9.5 × 8 in (240 × 200 mm) |
| Janome Memory Craft 400E | 8 × 8 in (200 × 200 mm) |
| Janome Memory Craft 350E | 8 × 5.5 in (200 × 140 mm) |
| Janome Skyline S9 | 6.7 × 8 in (170 × 200 mm) |
| Janome Memory Craft 300E | 8 × 5.5 in (200 × 140 mm) |
| Janome Memory Craft 9850 | 6.7 × 8 in (170 × 200 mm) |
Singer
| Machine | Max field |
|---|---|
| Singer EM200 | 10 × 5.9 in (260 × 150 mm) |
| Singer Futura XL-400 | 10 × 6 in (260 × 160 mm) |
| Singer SE300 | 10 × 5.9 in (260 × 150 mm) |
| Singer Futura XL-550 | 10 × 6 in (260 × 160 mm) |
| Singer Futura XL-580 | 10 × 6 in (254 × 152 mm) |
| Singer SE9180 | 6.7 × 4 in (170 × 100 mm) |
Bernina
| Machine | Max field |
|---|---|
| Bernina DECO 650 | 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm) |
| Bernina B 700 E | 15.7 × 8.3 in (400 × 210 mm) |
| Bernina B 880 PLUS | 15.7 × 10 in (400 × 260 mm) |
bernette
| Machine | Max field |
|---|---|
| bernette b79 | 10 × 6 in (260 × 160 mm) |
| bernette b70 DECO | 10 × 6 in (260 × 160 mm) |
Husqvarna Viking
| Machine | Max field |
|---|---|
| Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 2 | 17.7 × 17.7 in (450 × 450 mm) |
| Husqvarna Viking Designer Ruby 90 | 14 × 13.8 in (360 × 350 mm) |
| Husqvarna Viking Designer Topaz 50 | 14 × 8 in (360 × 200 mm) |
| Husqvarna Viking Designer Jade 35 | 9.5 × 5.9 in (240 × 150 mm) |
| Husqvarna Viking Designer EPIC 3 | 18.1 × 17.7 in (460 × 450 mm) |
Pfaff
| Machine | Max field |
|---|---|
| Pfaff creative 4.5 | 14 × 13.8 in (360 × 350 mm) |
| Pfaff Creative Sensation Pro | 14 × 13.8 in (360 × 350 mm) |
| Pfaff creative 3.0 | 10 × 8 in (260 × 200 mm) |
| Pfaff creative 1.5 | 9.5 × 5.9 in (240 × 150 mm) |
| Pfaff creative icon 2 | 14 × 13.8 in (360 × 350 mm) |
Poolin
| Machine | Max field |
|---|---|
| Poolin EOC06 | 8 × 11 in (200 × 280 mm) |
| Poolin EOC05 | 4 × 9.3 in (100 × 235 mm) |
Elna
| Machine | Max field |
|---|---|
| Elna Air Artist | 4 × 4 in (102 × 102 mm) |
Ricoma
| Machine | Max field |
|---|---|
| Ricoma EM-1010 | 12.2 × 8.3 in (310 × 210 mm) |
| Ricoma MT-1501 | 19.7 × 14 in (500 × 360 mm) |
Melco
| Machine | Max field |
|---|---|
| Melco EMT16X | 16.1 × 15.5 in (410 × 393 mm) |
| Melco BRAVO | 12.7 × 10.5 in (322 × 267 mm) |
Hoop size questions
What are the standard embroidery hoop sizes?
For home machines the common sizes are 4 × 4 in (100 × 100 mm), 5 × 7 in (130 × 180 mm) and 6 × 10 in (160 × 260 mm), with 8 × 8, 8 × 12 and 9.5 × 14 in on larger machines.
Is the hoop size the same as the design size?
Use the stitch area, not the outside of the hoop. A "5 × 7" hoop lets the machine stitch a design up to about 130 × 180 mm.
Can I use a bigger hoop on my machine?
Only hoops made for your machine attach properly, and no hoop lets the machine stitch beyond its maximum field.
Which hoop size should I get?
Pick the size that holds the biggest design you plan to stitch in one go. 5 × 7 in covers most shirts, bags and towels; 4 × 4 in is fine for names and patches.