Quilt binding calculator
Enter the size of your finished quilt, in inches or metric, and pick a strip width. You'll get how many strips to cut and how much fabric to buy.
Binding fabric
⅝ yard
Cut 7 strips, 2½ in wide, across the width of the fabric.
Binding length
276 in
Around the quilt plus 12 in for the corners and the join.
How the math works
- The binding goes all the way around the quilt, plus 12 inches (30 cm) for the corners and the join.
- Strips are cut across the width of the fabric, about 40 usable inches (102 cm) each, and joined end to end.
- A few inches are added to straighten the edge before cutting, then rounded up to the next ⅛ yard or 10 cm.
Questions quilters ask
How wide should binding strips be?
2½ inches (6.5 cm) is the most common width for a double-fold binding. Use 2¼ inches (5.5 cm) for a narrower binding, or go a little wider for a thick batting.
Why add extra length?
You need about 12 inches (30 cm) more than the distance around the quilt, for turning the corners and joining the two ends neatly.
Should I cut binding on the bias?
Straight-grain strips, cut across the width of the fabric, are fine for quilts with straight edges. Bias binding is only needed for curved or scalloped edges.
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