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How much batting for a throw size quilt?
Throw quilts need batting 4″ bigger than the top on every side. The most common throw size, 60″ × 70″, needs at least 68″ × 78″: a twin package (72″ × 90″).
Every throw size
| Quilt | Batting needed | Package | 96″ roll | 120″ roll |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 × 60 | 58 × 68 | Twin (72 × 90) | 1 5/8 yd | 1 5/8 yd |
| 50 × 65 | 58 × 73 | Twin (72 × 90) | 1 5/8 yd | 1 5/8 yd |
| 54 × 72 | 62 × 80 | Twin (72 × 90) | 1 3/4 yd | 1 3/4 yd |
| 60 × 60 | 68 × 68 | Twin (72 × 90) | 2 yd | 2 yd |
| 60 × 70 | 68 × 78 | Twin (72 × 90) | 2 yd | 2 yd |
| 60 × 72 | 68 × 80 | Twin (72 × 90) | 2 yd | 2 yd |
| 60 × 80 | 68 × 88 | Twin (72 × 90) | 2 yd | 2 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 throw quilt
Backing for a throw quilt · Binding · All the fabric · How many fat quarters
Questions quilters ask
How much batting do I need for a throw size quilt?
Batting should be the quilt top plus 4 inches on every side, like the backing. A 60 x 70 inch throw quilt needs batting at least 68 x 78 inches: a twin package (72 in × 90 in), or 2 yd off a 96 inch roll.
Is throw size batting big enough for a throw quilt?
For the common throw 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 60 x 70 that is 2 yd off a 96 inch roll (or 2 yd off a 120 inch roll).
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Updated 2026-11-14.
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