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How much batting for a twin size quilt?
Twin quilts need batting 4″ bigger than the top on every side. The most common twin size, 70″ × 90″, needs at least 78″ × 98″: a queen package (90″ × 108″).
Every twin size
| Quilt | Batting needed | Package | 96″ roll | 120″ roll |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66 × 90 | 74 × 98 | Queen (90 × 108) | 2 3/4 yd | 2 1/8 yd |
| 70 × 90 | 78 × 98 | Queen (90 × 108) | 2 3/4 yd | 2 1/4 yd |
| 72 × 90 | 80 × 98 | Queen (90 × 108) | 2 3/4 yd | 2 1/4 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 twin quilt
Backing for a twin quilt · Binding · All the fabric · What size quilt for a twin bed · How many fat quarters
Questions quilters ask
How much batting do I need for a twin size quilt?
Batting should be the quilt top plus 4 inches on every side, like the backing. A 70 x 90 inch twin quilt needs batting at least 78 x 98 inches: a queen package (90 in × 108 in), or 2 3/4 yd off a 96 inch roll.
Is twin size batting big enough for a twin 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 twin size the twin package is too small once the overhang is added. 66 x 90, 70 x 90 and 72 x 90 need a queen 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 70 x 90 that is 2 3/4 yd off a 96 inch roll (or 2 1/4 yd off a 120 inch roll).
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Updated 2026-11-14.
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