Quilt-Top Option
27" × 31½"
Finished quilt top
Layout
- Grid
- 6 columns × 7 rows
- Squares used
- Uses all 42 squares
- Left over
- 0
Includes ¼" seam allowances — each 5" square finishes at 4½".
Charm Pack Quilt-Top Plan
Quilt Planning Guide · quiltplanningguide.com
Number of Charm Packs1 pack
Squares in each pack42
Finished quilt top27" × 31½"
Layout6 columns × 7 rows
Squares used42
Squares left over0
5" cut Charm Pack squares finish at 4½" with ¼" seams. Whole-square layouts only; sashing and borders are not included.
How This Calculator Works
It plans simple whole-square grids only. Use the pack mode to compare compact layouts, or enter a target to see the whole-square quilt top and pack count needed.
View assumptions
- Each 5" cut square finishes at 4½" with ¼" seams.
- Pack counts are editable; 42 squares is a common default, not a universal pack size.
- This tool does not include sashing, borders, pattern-specific waste, or fabric yardage.
- Results are planning estimates. Consider keeping a few extra squares for testing or mistakes.
FAQ
Many Charm Packs contain 42 five-inch squares, but the count can vary. This calculator lets you enter the number printed on your pack.
With a standard quarter-inch seam on each side, a 5-inch cut square finishes at 4½ inches in the quilt top.
The calculator uses whole 4½-inch squares. It rounds rows and columns up so the finished top meets or exceeds the size you asked for.