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How much batting for a baby size quilt?
Baby quilts need batting 4″ bigger than the top on every side. The most common baby size, 36″ × 52″, needs at least 44″ × 60″: a crib package (45″ × 60″).
Every baby size
| Quilt | Batting needed | Package | 96″ roll | 120″ roll |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 × 36 | 44 × 44 | Crib (45 × 60) | 1 1/4 yd | 1 1/4 yd |
| 36 × 52 | 44 × 60 | Crib (45 × 60) | 1 1/4 yd | 1 1/4 yd |
| 40 × 40 | 48 × 48 | Throw (60 × 60) | 1 3/8 yd | 1 3/8 yd |
Batting needed = the quilt top plus 4″ on every side, the same allowance as the backing (ask your longarm quilter: some want 3″, some 6″). Package sizes are typical and vary by brand. Roll amounts round up to the next ⅛ yard.
The rest of a baby quilt
Backing for a baby quilt · Binding · All the fabric · How many fat quarters
Questions quilters ask
How much batting do I need for a baby size quilt?
Batting should be the quilt top plus 4 inches on every side, like the backing. A 36 x 52 inch baby quilt needs batting at least 44 x 60 inches: a crib package (45 in × 60 in), or 1 1/4 yd off a 96 inch roll.
Is baby size batting big enough for a baby quilt?
For the common baby sizes, yes: the package listed in the chart covers the quilt plus 4 inches on every side. Check the label, because package sizes vary by brand.
Should I buy batting in a package or by the yard?
Packages are simplest when one fits. Batting by the yard comes on 90 to 120 inch wide rolls: buy the length of the quilt plus the overhang. For 36 x 52 that is 1 1/4 yd off a 96 inch roll (or 1 1/4 yd off a 120 inch roll).
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Updated 2026-11-14.
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