A quick reference, with the things that change the answer.
A common question, and an important one — buy too little and you cannot finish the garment. Here are sensible starting figures. Your tailor will confirm the exact amount for your size and design.
Two-piece suit (jacket + trousers): about 3 to 3.5 metres.
Three-piece suit (with waistcoat): about 3.5 to 4 metres.
Trousers only: about 1.25 to 1.5 metres.
Shirt: about 1.6 to 2 metres.
Sherwani: about 3 to 3.5 metres, plus fabric for the bottom.
Height and build — a taller or larger frame needs more.
Pattern matching — checks and stripes need extra so the lines align.
Style — wider lapels, pleats, a longer sherwani or a fuller cut all add up.
When in doubt, buy a little extra — a small leftover is far better than coming up short mid-stitch. Tell us the garment and your measurements and we will recommend the exact quantity.
Our family has guided fabric choices for over four decades. Message us on WhatsApp or visit our Chandni Chowk store and we will help you decide.