If you are curious as to how much length of tartan was utilized in the making of your kilt just measure along the lower selvedge of the kilt itself, remembering to add about 6-8 inches in for the doubled over fringed front apron edge and then a little bit more for the waistband and buckle loops. Most of my "8 yd" kilts come in somewhere around 7.25-7.75 yards, although one actually comes in at 8.2 yards, and a couple others that were made from 8 meters(3+ extra inches of fabric per yard so more like 8.75 yards) of fabric also come in at 8 yards or somewhat over, the biggest at 8.6 yards (very efficient usage of all the available tartan). And being a tall guy at 6'5" with a total kilt length of 26 inches you can bet those babies weigh in at well over 3 pounds a piece. And I know it every time I strap one on.

jeff