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How much binding for a full size quilt?
Full quilts need 10 to 11 binding strips 2½″ wide, which is 3/4 to 7/8 yd of fabric. The most common full size, 84″ × 90″, takes 10 strips.
Every full size
| Quilt | Binding length | 2½″ strips | Buy | 2¼″ strips |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 × 90 | 352″ | 10 | 3/4 yd | 10 (5/8 yd) |
| 84 × 90 | 360″ | 10 | 3/4 yd | 10 (5/8 yd) |
| 86 × 100 | 384″ | 11 | 7/8 yd | 11 (3/4 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 full size is yours?
Sizes depend on the mattress and how far you want the quilt to hang. See what size quilt for a full bed for every drop, or the full quilt size chart. Same quilts: how much backing for a full quilt, batting and all the fabric.
Questions quilters ask
How much binding do I need for a full size quilt?
3/4 to 7/8 yd of fabric, cut into 10 to 11 strips 2.5 inches wide across the width of fabric. A 84 x 90 inch full quilt needs 360 inches of binding: 10 strips, 3/4 yd.
How many binding strips for a full quilt?
10 strips for 84 x 90 inches at 2.5 inches wide (10 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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