Common Quilt Sizing and Measurement Charts

by Allison Kelley
January 28, 2021

Here are a few quick quilt measurement cheat sheets, to reduce your quilt math stress! These easy charts will help you get the right measurements for your quilts without breaking out the calculator.

In here we will answer:

How much backing and binding do I need for my quilt?
What size are different types of quilts?
How many squares can I cut from a fat quarter?
How do I convert yardage measurements?

Click here to download the charts in a PDF.

1. How much backing and binding do I need?

$Backing and Binding yardage chart for quilts$

2. Quilt Size Chart

$Common Quilt Sizes$

3. Fat Quarters: How many squares can I cut from a fat quarter?

$Fat Quarter Math Chart for Quilters$

4. Convert yards to decimals to centimeters.

$Yardage conversion chart$

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7 Responses

Mary Reynolds

June 01, 2023

A most grateful Thank you for your very helpful information.

Velma Dagley

August 11, 2021

I printed this quilt size and material list to put into my sewing guides folder/notebook. This will be most helpful for me when I need this information. Thank you, Sarah.

Carmel Fernandopulle

August 11, 2021

Thanks for encouraging and grooming us in this great craft

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August 11, 2021

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