Analysis of multiple-wave diffraction in multi-unit X-ray interferometers is made. Geometry of multiple-wave diffractions and X-ray reflection factors ) (t R m are analyzed. Experimental moiré patterns for the case of LLLinterferometer at (000, 220, 022) diffraction are obtained. The advantages of multiple-wave diffraction in the determination of displacement and strain vector components as well the Burgers vector components are highlighted.