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How much binding for a baby size quilt?
Baby quilts need 5 to 6 binding strips 2½″ wide, which is 3/8 to 1/2 yd of fabric. The most common baby size, 36″ × 52″, takes 6 strips.
Every baby size
| Quilt | Binding length | 2½″ strips | Buy | 2¼″ strips |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 × 36 | 156″ | 5 | 3/8 yd | 5 (3/8 yd) |
| 36 × 52 | 188″ | 6 | 1/2 yd | 5 (3/8 yd) |
| 40 × 40 | 172″ | 5 | 3/8 yd | 5 (3/8 yd) |
Binding length is the perimeter plus 12″ for joining the ends and turning the corners. Open a size for the step-by-step math, other strip widths and bias binding.
Which baby size is yours?
Baby quilts are not made for a particular mattress, so sizes vary with the pattern. See the full quilt size chart for bed sizes. Same quilts: how much backing for a baby quilt, batting and all the fabric.
Questions quilters ask
How much binding do I need for a baby size quilt?
3/8 to 1/2 yd of fabric, cut into 5 to 6 strips 2.5 inches wide across the width of fabric. A 36 x 52 inch baby quilt needs 188 inches of binding: 6 strips, 1/2 yd.
How many binding strips for a baby quilt?
6 strips for 36 x 52 inches at 2.5 inches wide (5 strips at 2.25 inches). Each strip across 42-44 inch fabric gives about 40 usable inches, less one strip width for each diagonal join.
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Updated 2026-11-14. How we calculate.
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