Quilt Sizes & Chart, Guide to All Standard Quilt Sizes

Quilt sizes are important to quilting sewers and those of you just trying to work out which size quilt to purchase. Quilting is an enjoyable hobby that lets you admire and enjoy your beautiful work of art every night. While there are some standard quilt size labels such as single, double, queen, and king, there are other things to consider when sewing or purchasing a quilt. This article will give you a quilt size chart and go through all the sizes of quilts.

Quilt Sizes Tutorial

When you decide to make or buy a quilt, size really does matter. There are many different sizes to choose from to fit commercial mattresses sizes. Then there are your own preferences, depending on the style of coverage you want for your bed at home. 

Standard Quilt Sizes Chart

Here are some suggested quilt sizes that cover the mattress with a small amount of overhang. You will need to adjust these to your personal preference.

DRAPED QUILT SIZES	INCHES	CM
Crib Quilt	42 x 66″	106.5×167.5cm
Twin Quilts (Single Bed)	65 x 90″	165×228.5cm
Twin XL (Large Single)	65 x 108″	165x274cm
Double	90 x 90″	228.5×228.5cm
Double XL	90 x 108″	228.5x274cm
Queen	90 x 108″	2285x274cm
King-Size	108 x 108″	274x274cm
California King (Super King)	100 x 114″	254×289.5cm

Taking measurements for a baby’s quilt is also a good idea because cot sizes and cribs can differ more than adult mattresses. The new baby may even be sleeping in a family heirloom handed down for generations and not complying with today’s cot or crib sizes. 

Here are common quilt sizes:

Mattresses for Different Quilt Sizes

Before looking at quilt sizes, you must identify which mattress to cover.

Here are the standard mattress sizes for the US. Like most sized items, there can be differences between countries and manufacturers, so double-check the size of the mattress before you start sewing or purchasing a quilt.

MATTRESS SIZES	INCHES (WxL)	CM (WxL)
Crib	28 x 52″	71x 132cm
Small Single	30 x 75″	76 x 190.5cm
Twin Bed (Single)	38 x 75″	96.5 x 190.5cm
Twin XL (Large Single)	38 x 80″	96.5 x 203.5cm
Full Quilt (Double)	54 x 75″	137 x 190.5cm
Full XL	54 x 80″	137 x 203.5cm
Queen	60 x 80″	152.5 x 203.5cm
King	76 x 80″	193 x 203.5cm
California King	72 x 84″	183 x 213.5cm

How to Choose Quilt Sizes

I will give you some guidelines here, but there are numerous differences in quilt sizes depending on the sewing pattern designer and your preference.

Sizing depends on the mattress you plan to cover with a quilt and the drop or drape you plan to have down the side of the bed.  You may need more size drop to accommodate the mattress depths.

Draped or To the Floor? A quilt or comforter can be just a coverlet or draped to the floor of the bed. There are options, too, just a quilt, a throw, or a full bedspread. A bedspread is a quilt that will cover the entire bed from top to bottom and hang down the sides of the bed to the floor.

The other day, I purchased a king-sized quilt cover for my bed, even though it is a queen, simply because I wanted more overhang to hide some of the things I was storing under my bed.

Calculating Custom Quilt Sizes

When sewing a quilt, you need to measure the bed and add in extras for the drop at the sides and bottom and enough quilt length to cover the pillows, too. 

Quilt Sizes Formula

• QUILT WIDTH = Mattress Width + (Drop x 2)
• QUILT LENGTH = Mattress Length + End Drop + Fold Back

You may want the quilt to overhang right to the floor to go under the pillow and come back over to tuck into the pillow.  All this extra quilting requires specific measuring. Your quilt could be a bit of decoration at the foot of the bed or a masterpiece showing off the grand master bedroom. Add extra length if you want a pillow tuck and make the maximum size so you don’t need a dust ruffle.

Don’t forget any seam allowances when cutting your fabric.

Quilt Sizes and Quilting Blocks

If you are making your own quilt, you will need quilting blocks that will fit into the size you require to fit your bed. Alternatively, adjust the quilt sizes to fit a complete amount of blocks.

For example, if you make a queen-sized quilt and your blocks are 4 inches square, change the width to 88 inches, so you have 22 complete blocks across.

Quilt Sizes – FAQs

Quilt Sizes – In Conclusion

Quilts are versatile and comfortable, and their sizes are either determined by the commercial sizes on the store-bought label or the size you choose to make to fit the bed and style. Dressing a bed with different quilt sizes can be as exciting as getting ready for a special occasion. The quilt finishes off the dress style of your bed, and it is a beautiful way to complete your bedroom décor in style.

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