SeeMyQuiltHow many blocks do I need?
Enter the quilt size you want and your block size. You get the number of blocks and the closest finished size.
You need30 blocks
- 5 across by 6 down
- Finished size 60" × 72"
Blocks needed for standard quilt sizes
| Quilt | Size | 6" blocks | 9" blocks | 12" blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baby | 36" × 48" | 6 × 8 = 48 | 4 × 5 = 20 | 3 × 4 = 12 |
| Crib | 45" × 60" | 8 × 10 = 80 | 5 × 7 = 35 | 4 × 5 = 20 |
| Lap | 48" × 60" | 8 × 10 = 80 | 5 × 7 = 35 | 4 × 5 = 20 |
| Throw | 60" × 72" | 10 × 12 = 120 | 7 × 8 = 56 | 5 × 6 = 30 |
| Twin | 72" × 96" | 12 × 16 = 192 | 8 × 11 = 88 | 6 × 8 = 48 |
| Full | 84" × 96" | 14 × 16 = 224 | 9 × 11 = 99 | 7 × 8 = 56 |
| Queen | 96" × 96" | 16 × 16 = 256 | 11 × 11 = 121 | 8 × 8 = 64 |
| King | 108" × 108" | 18 × 18 = 324 | 12 × 12 = 144 | 9 × 9 = 81 |
How it is calculated
Divide the width and the length of the quilt by the finished block size and round to the nearest whole block. If you want a border, subtract twice its width first.
Questions
How many 12 inch blocks for a queen quilt?
A 96" × 96" queen quilt takes 64 blocks set 8 by 8 with no border.
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