Quilt binding
Quilt Binding Strips and Yardage for Every Quilt Size
Quick answer
Binding length is the quilt perimeter plus about 12 inches. A 90 x 95 inch queen quilt needs 382 inches of binding: 11 strips of 2 1/2 inch binding cut across 42 inch fabric, or 7/8 yards.
| Quilt | Perimeter | 2 1/2 in strips | Yardage | 2 3/4 in strips | Yardage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baby | 160 in | 5 | 3/8 yd | 5 | 1/2 yd |
| Crib | 176 in | 6 | 1/2 yd | 6 | 1/2 yd |
| Lap | 210 in | 6 | 1/2 yd | 6 | 1/2 yd |
| Throw | 230 in | 7 | 1/2 yd | 7 | 5/8 yd |
| Twin | 316 in | 9 | 5/8 yd | 9 | 3/4 yd |
| Twin XL | 326 in | 10 | 3/4 yd | 10 | 7/8 yd |
| Full / Double | 346 in | 10 | 3/4 yd | 10 | 7/8 yd |
| Queen | 370 in | 11 | 7/8 yd | 11 | 7/8 yd |
| King | 402 in | 12 | 7/8 yd | 12 | 1 yd |
| California King | 402 in | 12 | 7/8 yd | 12 | 1 yd |
Strips are cut across 42 inch cotton with about 40 inches usable, allowing one strip width per diagonal join. Use the quilt binding calculator for custom sizes.
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