Quilt backing
Quilt Backing Yardage for Every Quilt Size
Quick answer
Backing should be 4 to 6 inches larger than the quilt top on every side. A 90 x 95 inch queen quilt needs 8 1/4 yards of 42 inch cotton or 2 3/4 yards of 108 inch wide backing at 4 inches per side.
| Quilt | Top size | 42 in, 4 in extra | 108 in, 4 in extra | 42 in, 6 in extra | 108 in, 6 in extra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baby | 40 x 40 | 2 3/4 yd | 1 3/8 yd | 3 yd | 1 1/2 yd |
| Crib | 36 x 52 | 2 1/2 yd | 1 1/4 yd | 2 3/4 yd | 1 3/8 yd |
| Lap | 45 x 60 | 3 yd | 1 1/2 yd | 3 1/4 yd | 1 5/8 yd |
| Throw | 50 x 65 | 3 1/4 yd | 1 5/8 yd | 3 1/2 yd | 1 3/4 yd |
| Twin | 68 x 90 | 5 1/2 yd | 2 1/8 yd | 5 3/4 yd | 2 1/4 yd |
| Twin XL | 68 x 95 | 5 3/4 yd | 2 1/8 yd | 6 yd | 3 yd |
| Full / Double | 83 x 90 | 7 5/8 yd | 2 5/8 yd | 8 yd | 2 3/4 yd |
| Queen | 90 x 95 | 8 1/4 yd | 2 3/4 yd | 8 1/2 yd | 3 yd |
| King | 106 x 95 | 8 5/8 yd | 3 1/4 yd | 9 yd | 6 5/8 yd |
| California King | 102 x 99 | 9 yd | 6 1/8 yd | 9 1/4 yd | 6 3/8 yd |
Figures assume 40 inches of usable width for 42 to 45 inch quilting cotton and 106 inches for 108 inch wide backing, rounded up to the next 1/8 yard. For a custom size, use the quilt backing calculator.
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