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How much batting for a queen size quilt?
Queen quilts need batting 4″ bigger than the top on every side. The most common queen size, 90″ × 108″, needs at least 98″ × 116″: a king package (120″ × 120″).
Every queen size
| Quilt | Batting needed | Package | 96″ roll | 120″ roll |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84 × 102 | 92 × 110 | King (120 × 120) | 3 1/8 yd | 2 5/8 yd |
| 90 × 100 | 98 × 108 | King (120 × 120) | too narrow | 2 3/4 yd |
| 90 × 108 | 98 × 116 | King (120 × 120) | too narrow | 2 3/4 yd |
| 92 × 108 | 100 × 116 | King (120 × 120) | too narrow | 2 7/8 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 queen quilt
Backing for a queen quilt · Binding · All the fabric · What size quilt for a queen bed · How many fat quarters
Questions quilters ask
How much batting do I need for a queen size quilt?
Batting should be the quilt top plus 4 inches on every side, like the backing. A 90 x 108 inch queen quilt needs batting at least 98 x 116 inches: a king package (120 in × 120 in), or 2 3/4 yd off a 120 inch roll.
Is queen size batting big enough for a queen quilt?
Not always. Packages are sized for the quilt top, but longarm quilting needs about 4 inches extra on every side, so for every common queen size the queen package is too small once the overhang is added. 84 x 102, 90 x 100, 90 x 108 and 92 x 108 need a king package.
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 90 x 108 that is 2 3/4 yd off a 120 inch roll.
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Updated 2026-11-14.
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