Reference

Quilt size chart

Standard quilt sizes, how many blocks each one takes, and how much backing and binding to buy.

Quilt	Size	6" blocks	9" blocks	12" blocks	Backing	Binding
Baby	36" × 48"	6 × 8 = 48	4 × 5 = 20	3 × 4 = 12	3 1/4 yd	3/8 yd
Crib	45" × 60"	8 × 10 = 80	5 × 7 = 35	4 × 5 = 20	4 yd	1/2 yd
Lap	48" × 60"	8 × 10 = 80	5 × 7 = 35	4 × 5 = 20	4 yd	1/2 yd
Throw	60" × 72"	10 × 12 = 120	7 × 8 = 56	5 × 6 = 30	4 1/2 yd	1/2 yd
Twin	72" × 96"	12 × 16 = 192	8 × 11 = 88	6 × 8 = 48	6 yd	5/8 yd
Full	84" × 96"	14 × 16 = 224	9 × 11 = 99	7 × 8 = 56	8 3/4 yd	5/8 yd
Queen	96" × 96"	16 × 16 = 256	11 × 11 = 121	8 × 8 = 64	8 3/4 yd	3/4 yd
King	108" × 108"	18 × 18 = 324	12 × 12 = 144	9 × 9 = 81	9 3/4 yd	7/8 yd

Block counts are for blocks set edge to edge with no sashing or border. Backing allows 4" extra on each side. Binding is cut 2 1/2" wide.

Plan a quilt in each size

What is the most popular quilt size?

Throw and lap quilts are the most commonly made sizes. They are large enough to use and small enough to quilt on a home machine.

How many 12 inch blocks for a queen quilt?

A 96" × 96" queen quilt takes 64 blocks set 8 by 8 with no border, or 56 blocks (7 × 8) with a 6" border.

Should a bed quilt hang over the sides?

Yes. Measure the mattress top and add the drop you want on each side and at the foot, usually 10" to 16".

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