Quilt backing yardage chart
See when wideback changes the panel plan.
Examples use 4 inches of overage on every side, 2 inches of total selvage loss and quarter-yard purchase rounding.
These labels are examples, not universal quilt-size standards. Patterns and finished tops vary. Use your measured top in the calculator before buying.
| Example top | Finished size | 44-in fabric | 108-in wideback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby example | 36 × 52 in | 2.5 yd · 2 panels | 1.25 yd · 1 panel |
| Throw example | 50 × 65 in | 3.25 yd · 2 panels | 1.75 yd · 1 panel |
| Twin example | 70 × 90 in | 5.5 yd · 2 panels | 2.25 yd · 1 panel |
| Queen example | 90 × 95 in | 8.25 yd · 3 panels | 2.75 yd · 1 panel |
| King example | 108 × 108 in | 9.75 yd · 3 panels | 6.5 yd · 2 panels |