Is there a general formula for yardage for sweaters?

[DoulaClara]

I want to mock up a sweater for DH, but am not sure how much yarn to order. I will be making the pattern up as I go along. Thanks!

[MercyInDisguise]

:bump for you! :)

[knitlove]

I have this:Standard Raglan Measurements (inches) and Yarn (yards)

chest in - bodylength in -yards bulky -yards worsted -yards sport

32 - 13.5 -830 -1000 - 1200
34 - 14 -910 - 1100 - 1320
36 - 14.5- 1040 -1250 -1500
38 - 15 -1080- 1300- 1560
40 -15.5- 1120 -1350- 1620
42 - 16- 1200 -1450- 1740
44 - 16.5 -1250- 1500- 1800
46 -17 -1290- 1550 -1860
48 - 17.5 -1370- 1650 -1980
50 -18- 1400- 1700- 2040
52 - 18.5 -1500 -1800- 2160