Quilt Binding Calculator
Calculate binding strip length, fabric yardage, and cutting instructions for any quilt size. Perfect for quilters working with bias or straight-grain binding.
Quilt Binding Calculator
Tip: Bias binding has more stretch and drapes better around curves, while straight grain binding is more economical.
Quilt Binding Essentials
Binding Types
- • Bias Binding: Cut at 45° angle, more stretch
- • Straight-Grain: Cut parallel to selvage
- • Double-Fold: Folded in half for durability
- • Single-Fold: Lighter weight option
Standard Measurements
- • Binding strip width: 2.5" (most common)
- • Finished binding: ¼" to ½" wide
- • Add 10" extra for joining and mitered corners
Calculation Tips
- • Measure quilt after quilting (it may shrink slightly)
- • Add extra binding for thick quilts
- • Consider fabric direction for patterns
- • Plan joining seams for minimal waste
Fabric Requirements
Our calculator accounts for fabric width, waste, and joining seams to give you the exact yardage needed for your binding project.