Standard Quilt Sizes

The measurements below will guide in the planning of a quilt for a particular bed size. Factors to consider are the mattress size, mattress thickness, amount of drop you desire, to include a pillow tuck, desired distance from the floor, and “take-up” caused by the quilting itself. 

Type of Mattress	Mattress Size	Quilt Size
Baby		40″ x 40″
Crib/Toddler	28″ x 52″	36″ x 60″
Throw		50″ x 60″
Twin	39″ x 75″	70″ x 90″
Twin Extra-Long	39″ x 80″	70″ x 95″
Full/Double	54″ x 75″	86″ x 90″
Queen	60″ x 80″	90″ x 95″
King	76″ x 80″	108″ x 95″
California King	72″ x 84″	102″ x 100″

Mattress Depths

New mattresses can be much deeper. Be sure to measure the depth of your mattress. Add 14" for a comfortable pillow tuck.

Standard – 7" to 9"
Deep – 10" to 15"
Extra Deep – 15" to 22"

To determine the ideal quilt size for a specific bed (top, sides, and foot), measure the mattress width (W), length (L), and depth or thickness (D).

 

 

 

 

 

Wha can you get from a fat quarter?

99 - 2” Squares
55- 2 ½” Squares
42 - 3” Squares
30 - 3 ½” Squares
20 - 4” Squares
16 - 4 ½” Squares
15 - 5” Squares
12 - 5 ½” Squares
9 - 6” Squares
6 - 6 ½” Squares

 

Yardage to Inch Conversion:

1 yard = 36 inches
7/8 yard = 31.5 inches
¾ yard = 27 inches
5/8 yard = 22 ½ inches
½ yard = 18 inches
3/8 yard = 13.5 inches
¼ yard = 9 inches
1/8 yard = 4/5 inches