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How much binding for a king size quilt?
King quilts need 11 to 14 binding strips 2½″ wide, which is 7/8 to 1 yd of fabric. The most common king size, 108″ × 108″, takes 12 strips.
Every king size
| Quilt | Binding length | 2½″ strips | Buy | 2¼″ strips |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 × 100 | 412″ | 11 | 7/8 yd | 11 (3/4 yd) |
| 108 × 108 | 444″ | 12 | 7/8 yd | 12 (3/4 yd) |
| 110 × 110 | 452″ | 13 | 1 yd | 12 (3/4 yd) |
| 120 × 120 | 492″ | 14 | 1 yd | 14 (7/8 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 king size is yours?
Sizes depend on the mattress and how far you want the quilt to hang. See what size quilt for a king bed for every drop, or the full quilt size chart. Same quilts: how much backing for a king quilt, batting and all the fabric.
Questions quilters ask
How much binding do I need for a king size quilt?
7/8 to 1 yd of fabric, cut into 11 to 14 strips 2.5 inches wide across the width of fabric. A 108 x 108 inch king quilt needs 444 inches of binding: 12 strips, 7/8 yd.
How many binding strips for a king quilt?
12 strips for 108 x 108 inches at 2.5 inches wide (12 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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