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How much binding for a throw size quilt?
Throw quilts need 7 to 8 binding strips 2½″ wide, which is 1/2 to 5/8 yd of fabric. The most common throw size, 60″ × 70″, takes 8 strips.
Every throw size
| Quilt | Binding length | 2½″ strips | Buy | 2¼″ strips |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 × 60 | 232″ | 7 | 1/2 yd | 7 (1/2 yd) |
| 50 × 65 | 242″ | 7 | 1/2 yd | 7 (1/2 yd) |
| 54 × 72 | 264″ | 8 | 5/8 yd | 7 (1/2 yd) |
| 60 × 60 | 252″ | 7 | 1/2 yd | 7 (1/2 yd) |
| 60 × 70 | 272″ | 8 | 5/8 yd | 8 (1/2 yd) |
| 60 × 72 | 276″ | 8 | 5/8 yd | 8 (1/2 yd) |
| 60 × 80 | 292″ | 8 | 5/8 yd | 8 (1/2 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 throw size is yours?
Throw 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 throw quilt, batting and all the fabric.
Questions quilters ask
How much binding do I need for a throw size quilt?
1/2 to 5/8 yd of fabric, cut into 7 to 8 strips 2.5 inches wide across the width of fabric. A 60 x 70 inch throw quilt needs 272 inches of binding: 8 strips, 5/8 yd.
How many binding strips for a throw quilt?
8 strips for 60 x 70 inches at 2.5 inches wide (8 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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