These are the generally accepted standards for WPI. I actually classify my lace as yarn that has 20 or more wraps per inch, and cobweb to be anything 25 or more wraps per inch.
WPI | Yarn Type | YPP |
---|---|---|
18+ | Lace | 2600+ |
16-17 | Fingering/Sock | 1900-2400 |
13-15 | Sport | 1200-1800 |
11-12 | Worsted | 900-1200 |
9-10 | Bulky | 600-800 |
< 8 | Super Bulky | 400-500 |