Quilt Size Chart
Find the finished quilt size for your bed in the chart, or use the calculator to set your own drop and pillow tuck. Sizes are in inches with centimetres alongside.
By QuiltFigureUpdated 2 sources cited
Bed quilt sizes in inches, with a 12" drop and 10" pillow tuck (crib: 4" drop, no tuck).
| Bed | Mattress | Quilt size | In cm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crib | 28 × 52 | 36 × 56 | 91 × 142 |
| Twin | 38 × 75 | 62 × 97 | 157 × 246 |
| Twin XL | 38 × 80 | 62 × 102 | 157 × 259 |
| Full / Double | 54 × 75 | 78 × 97 | 198 × 246 |
| Queen | 60 × 80 | 84 × 102 | 213 × 259 |
| King | 76 × 80 | 100 × 102 | 254 × 259 |
| California King | 72 × 84 | 96 × 106 | 244 × 269 |
Custom quilt size calculator
Change the drop or pillow tuck to fit your own bed.
Measure from the top of the mattress to where the quilt should stop.
Use 0 if the quilt stops below the pillows.
Finished quilt size for a Queen bed
84" × 102"
Quilts not made for a bed: common starting sizes in inches. Patterns vary.
| Baby or play mat | 36 × 36 to 40 × 40 |
|---|---|
| Lap | about 50 × 65 |
| Throw (sofa) | about 60 × 70 |
| Wall hanging or table runner | any; measure the space |
How quilt sizes are worked out
A bed quilt is the mattress size plus the drop, the part that hangs down. The quilt drops over both sides and the foot, but not the head, so the drop is added twice to the width and once to the length.
If you want the quilt to tuck under and over the pillows, add a pillow tuck of about 10 inches to the length. For a queen mattress of 60 × 80 inches with a 12 inch drop and a 10 inch tuck, the quilt is 60 + 24 = 84 inches wide and 80 + 12 + 10 = 102 inches long.
- Width = mattress width + 2 × drop
- Length = mattress length + drop + pillow tuck
Queen size quilt dimensions
A queen mattress is 60 × 80 inches. A queen size quilt with a 12 inch drop and a 10 inch pillow tuck is 84 × 102 inches, or 84 × 92 inches if it stops below the pillows. For a deep pillow-top mattress with a 15 inch drop, make it about 90 × 105 inches.
King size quilt dimensions
A standard king mattress is 76 × 80 inches, so a king size quilt is about 100 × 102 inches with a 12 inch drop and pillow tuck. A California king mattress is narrower and longer at 72 × 84 inches, which gives a quilt of about 96 × 106 inches.
Twin and full size quilt dimensions
A twin mattress is 38 × 75 inches, so a twin size quilt is about 62 × 97 inches; a twin XL dorm bed needs 62 × 102 inches. A full (double) mattress is 54 × 75 inches, giving a full size quilt of about 78 × 97 inches.
Baby, crib, lap and throw quilt sizes
Crib mattresses are sold as 28 × 52 inches (US rules require at least 27 1/4 × 51 5/8 inches), and a crib quilt with a small 4 inch drop is about 36 × 56 inches. A baby or newborn quilt size for a play mat or stroller blanket is usually 36 to 40 inches square.
Lap quilts and throw quilts are not tied to a bed, so sizes vary. A common lap quilt size is about 50 × 65 inches, enough to cover one person in a chair, and about 60 × 70 inches is a common throw size for a sofa.
Choosing the right drop
Measure from the top of the mattress to where you want the quilt to end. Just covering the mattress edge usually takes 10 to 12 inches on a standard mattress; deeper pillow-top mattresses need 14 to 16 inches. A quilt that reaches the floor needs the full height from mattress top to floor.
Quilts also shrink a little when they are quilted and washed, often a few percent depending on the batting and how densely you quilt. If the size matters, make the top slightly larger than the chart.
From size to fabric
Once you know the finished size, work out how much backing to buy with the quilt backing calculator, then the binding with the quilt binding calculator.
Common questions
What size is a queen size quilt?
With a 12 inch drop and a 10 inch pillow tuck, a queen quilt is about 84 × 102 inches. Without the pillow tuck it is 84 × 92 inches. The mattress itself is 60 × 80 inches.
What size is a king size quilt?
A standard king mattress is 76 × 80 inches, so with a 12 inch drop and 10 inch pillow tuck the quilt is about 100 × 102 inches. A California king mattress is narrower and longer, giving about 96 × 106 inches.
What size is a twin quilt?
A twin mattress is 38 × 75 inches, so a twin quilt with a 12 inch drop and pillow tuck is about 62 × 97 inches. For a twin XL dorm bed, add 5 inches to the length.
What size is a crib or baby quilt?
A crib mattress is 28 × 52 inches. A crib quilt with a small 4 inch drop is about 36 × 56 inches. Baby play quilts that are not used in a crib are often 36 to 40 inches square.
Are commercial quilt sizes the same as this chart?
Not always. Shops and pattern designers use their own sizes, and many sell one size for full and queen. Measure your own bed and use the calculator if the fit matters.
Sources
- 1.Mattress Sizes and Dimensions Guide — Sleep Foundation — standard twin, twin XL, full, queen, king and California king mattress sizes
- 2.16 CFR § 1241.2, Requirements for crib mattresses — Cornell Law School LII — US federal minimum size for a full-size crib mattress (27 1/4 × 51 5/8 inches)
