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How much binding for a crib size quilt?
Crib quilts need 6 binding strips 2½″ wide, which is 1/2 yd of fabric. The most common crib size, 45″ × 60″, takes 6 strips.
Every crib size
| Quilt | Binding length | 2½″ strips | Buy | 2¼″ strips |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 × 60 | 212″ | 6 | 1/2 yd | 6 (3/8 yd) |
| 45 × 60 | 222″ | 6 | 1/2 yd | 6 (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 crib size is yours?
Sizes depend on the mattress and how far you want the quilt to hang. See what size quilt for a crib bed for every drop, or the full quilt size chart. Same quilts: how much backing for a crib quilt, batting and all the fabric.
Questions quilters ask
How much binding do I need for a crib size quilt?
1/2 yd of fabric, cut into 6 strips 2.5 inches wide across the width of fabric. A 45 x 60 inch crib quilt needs 222 inches of binding: 6 strips, 1/2 yd.
How many binding strips for a crib quilt?
6 strips for 45 x 60 inches at 2.5 inches wide (6 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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