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