How much fabric do I need for a quilt?
It depends on the quilt size and design, but as a rough guide: a twin-size quilt top typically requires 4–6 yards, a queen needs 7–10 yards, and a king can need 12+ yards. Use the Yardage Calculator for an exact figure based on your piece sizes.
How do I calculate quilt backing yardage?
Add 8" (4" per side) to your quilt's width and length to get the backing dimensions, then figure out how many fabric widths (panels) you need to reach that width. Multiply panel count × backing length and convert to yards. The Backing Calculator does all of this automatically.
How much binding fabric do I need?
Calculate the quilt perimeter (2 × width + 2 × length), add 12" for corners and joins, then divide by your fabric width to get strip count. For a standard 60" × 80" quilt with 2.5" strips and 44" fabric, you typically need about ½ yard.
What is the standard width of quilting fabric?
Standard quilting cotton is 44" wide (sometimes listed as 44/45"). After removing selvages, the usable width is about 43.5". Wide-back fabrics are typically 108" wide.
How do I convert yards to inches for quilting?
Multiply yards by 36 to get inches. Common conversions: ¼ yd = 9", ⅓ yd = 12", ½ yd = 18", ⅔ yd = 24", ¾ yd = 27", 1 yd = 36".