Quilt sizes
Twin quilt size and fabric
A twin quilt is about 70″ × 90″. Covers a twin mattress with about 16″ hanging over each side. For that size you need 5½ yd of 42″ backing fabric (or 2¼ yd of 108″ wide backing), 9 strips of 2½″ binding, and a 78″ × 98″ piece of batting.
| Twin | |
|---|---|
| Quilt size | 70″ × 90″ |
| Mattress | 38″ × 75″ |
| Overhang | 16″ each side, 15″ for the foot and pillow tuck |
| Backing, 42″ fabric | 5½ yd (2 widths of 98″) |
| Backing, 108″ wide | 2¼ yd |
| Batting | 78″ × 98″ or larger |
| Binding | 9 strips 2½″ × WOF |
How much fabric for a twin quilt
It depends on the block. Here are three favourites at twin size, each with a 3″ border. Yardage includes a little extra and assumes 42″ of usable width.
| Ohio star | Log cabin | Nine patch | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finished size | 66″ × 90″ | 66″ × 90″ | 69″ × 87″ |
| Top and binding | 7 yd | 7⅛ yd | 6½ yd |
| By fabric | Muslin 3½ yd · Indigo 2⅞ yd · Mustard ⅝ yd | Barn red ⅜ yd · Cream 1½ yd · Tan sprig ⅞ yd · Forest 3⅜ yd · Cocoa 1 yd | Shirting 2¼ yd · Turkey red 4¼ yd |
| Backing | 5½ yd | 5½ yd | 5⅜ yd |
| Open it | Design this quilt | Design this quilt | Design this quilt |
Other sizes: Crib · Throw · Full / double · Queen · King
Questions
What size is a twin quilt?
About 70″ × 90″. A twin mattress is 38″ × 75″, so that leaves about 16″ hanging over each side and 15″ at the foot for drop and pillow tuck. Quilt sizes are not standard: measure your bed and adjust.
How much backing for a twin quilt?
5½ yd of 42″ fabric: 2 widths of 98″, seamed. Or 2¼ yd of 108″ wide backing with no seam. Both allow 4″ extra on every side for quilting.
How much binding for a twin quilt?
9 strips cut 2½″ × the width of fabric, which is ¾ yd of fabric with a little extra. That covers the 320″ edge plus 12″ for joining and corners.
Updated November 9, 2026