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About 0.5 yards
Binding Plan
- Total binding length
- About 240"
- Strips needed
- 6 strips
Includes +20" for corners and joining.
Use this quilt size in the Quilt PlannerAdding straight borders before binding? Calculate the final quilt-top size and border fabric.
Binding length includes +20" for corners and joining. Strip count uses the site-wide 42" usable fabric width, and fabric yardage rounds up to the nearest 0.25 yard.
Quilt Binding Size and Fabric Yardage Chart
| Quilt Type | Common Finished Size | Suggested Binding Length | 2.5" Strips Needed | Binding Fabric Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baby gift quilt | 36" x 45" | About 182" | 5 strips | About 0.5 yards |
| Lap quilt | 45" x 55" | About 220" | 6 strips | About 0.5 yards |
| Throw quilt | 50" x 60" | About 240" | 6 strips | About 0.5 yards |
| Large throw quilt | 60" x 72" | About 284" | 7 strips | About 0.5 yards |
| Twin quilt | 64" x 86" | About 320" | 8 strips | About 0.75 yards |
| Full quilt | 80" x 90" | About 360" | 9 strips | About 0.75 yards |
| Queen quilt | 90" x 100" | About 400" | 10 strips | About 0.75 yards |
| King quilt | 108" x 108" | About 452" | 11 strips | About 1 yard |
What Width Should Quilt Binding Strips Be?
Most quilt binding strips are cut 2 1/4" or 2 1/2" wide before folding. This chart uses 2 1/2" strips as the beginner-friendly default. Use your pattern's number when it differs.
| Cut Strip Width | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 1/4" | Narrower finished binding | Often used for thinner quilts or a slimmer look. |
| 2 1/2" | Beginner-friendly default | Used by this chart and usually easier to handle. |
| 3" | Wider binding | Useful for thicker quilts or special finishes. |
Quilt Binding Size and Fabric Yardage Chart
Use this binding fabric yardage chart to compare finished quilt size, suggested binding length, 2.5" strips, and fabric estimates in one quilt binding size chart. Finished sizes, suggested binding lengths, strip counts, and fabric estimates for straight-grain binding.
| Quilt Type | Common Finished Size | Suggested Binding Length | 2.5" Strips Needed | Binding Fabric Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baby gift quilt | 36" x 45" | About 182" | 5 strips | About 0.5 yards |
| Lap quilt | 45" x 55" | About 220" | 6 strips | About 0.5 yards |
| Throw quilt | 50" x 60" | About 240" | 6 strips | About 0.5 yards |
| Large throw quilt | 60" x 72" | About 284" | 7 strips | About 0.5 yards |
| Twin quilt | 64" x 86" | About 320" | 8 strips | About 0.75 yards |
| Full quilt | 80" x 90" | About 360" | 9 strips | About 0.75 yards |
| Queen quilt | 90" x 100" | About 400" | 10 strips | About 0.75 yards |
| King quilt | 108" x 108" | About 452" | 11 strips | About 1 yard |
What Width Should Quilt Binding Strips Be?
Most quilt binding strips are cut 2 1/4" or 2 1/2" wide before folding. This chart uses 2 1/2" strips as the default because they are beginner-friendly and work well for many straight-edge quilts. If your quilt pattern gives a different strip width, use the pattern's number or enter your own width in the calculator above.
| Cut Strip Width | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 1/4" | Narrower finished binding | Often used for thinner quilts or a slimmer look. |
| 2 1/2" | Beginner-friendly default | Used by this chart and usually easier to handle. |
| 3" | Wider binding | Useful for thicker quilts or special finishes. |
How this estimate works
- Binding length = quilt width + quilt width + quilt length + quilt length + 20".
- Strip count = binding length divided by usable fabric width, rounded up.
- Fabric estimate = strip count multiplied by strip width, then converted to yards and rounded up to the nearest 0.25 yard.
- Binding type: This calculator assumes straight-grain binding, which works for most quilts with straight edges. Use bias binding for curved edges, scalloped edges, or special projects.
View assumptions
- Binding strip width: 2.5"
- Usable fabric width: about 42"
- Binding length includes 20" extra
- Displayed fabric yardage is a base planning estimate rounded up to the nearest 0.25 yard
- Estimates are for planning only
FAQ
Many quilt binding strips are cut 2 1/4" or 2 1/2" wide before folding. For beginners, 2 1/2" is a practical default because it is easier to handle and works well for many quilts.
If your pattern gives a binding strip width, follow that number. If you are planning your own quilt, 2 1/2" strips are a beginner-friendly starting point. Some quilters prefer 2 1/4" for a narrower binding.
Yes. The quilt perimeter determines how much binding length you need, but the strip width affects how much fabric is used when cutting the strips. Use the calculator if you want to estimate yardage with a custom strip width.
Add the quilt width twice, add the quilt length twice, then add about 20" extra for joining and corners.
A 50" x 60" throw quilt needs about 240 inches of binding for beginner planning.
For a 50" x 60" throw quilt, you usually need about 6 strips if your usable fabric width is about 42".
No. This chart gives beginner planning estimates. Always check your pattern before cutting binding fabric.