Quilt Size Chart

Every chart online gives slightly different numbers because each one assumes a different drop. This one shows the mattress, the drop and the result, so you can adjust it for your bed.

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From https://yardagelab.org/quilt-size-chart/. Check your pattern and measure twice before cutting.

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Standard Quilt Size Chart

Mattress sizes and the quilt each one needs, in inches and centimeters.

US mattress sizes. Bed quilts use a 15" drop on both sides and the foot, with no pillow tuck unless noted. Crib, baby and throw sizes are typical ranges, not formulas.
Size	Mattress (in)	Mattress (cm)	Quilt, 15" drop (in)	Quilt (cm)	With 10" tuck (in) / notes
Baby	–	–	36 × 36 to 40 × 40	–	Stroller, play mat, wall
Crib	28 × 52	71 × 132	36 × 52	91 × 132	Lies flat on top; no drop
Throw / lap	–	–	50 × 65 to 60 × 70	–	Sofa
Twin	39 × 75	99 × 190	69 × 90	175 × 229	69 × 100
Twin XL	39 × 80	99 × 203	69 × 95	175 × 241	69 × 105
Full / double	54 × 75	137 × 190	84 × 90	213 × 229	84 × 100
Queen	60 × 80	152 × 203	90 × 95	229 × 241	90 × 105
King	76 × 80	193 × 203	106 × 95	269 × 241	106 × 105
California king	72 × 84	183 × 213	102 × 99	259 × 251	102 × 109

How it works

Quilt width  = mattress width + 2 × drop
Quilt length = mattress length + drop (foot) + pillow tuck

The drop is how far the quilt hangs over the side of the mattress. A modern mattress is 10–14" deep, so a 12–15" drop just covers it. For a quilt that hides the box spring or reaches the floor, measure from the top of the mattress to where you want it to stop.

A pillow tuck is extra length that folds under and over the pillows, usually about 10". Leave it out if the quilt will sit below the pillows.

Quilting shrinks a top by about 2–5% (more with dense quilting or cotton batting washed after quilting). Make the top a little bigger if the finished size matters. The quilt sizes guide walks through a full example.

Common mistakes

Measuring the old bedspread instead of the mattress. Measure the bed itself, including its depth.
Using a chart without knowing its drop. A “queen quilt” can mean anything from 80×90 to 90×108.
Forgetting shrinkage from quilting and washing.

Last checked October 2026 against standard quilting and knitting math. Found a mistake? Tell us and we’ll fix it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size is a queen quilt?

A queen mattress is 60" × 80". With a 15" drop on both sides and the foot, the quilt is 90" × 95". Add 10" if you want a pillow tuck (90" × 105").

How big is a throw quilt?

There is no fixed size. Most throws are 50" × 65" to 60" × 70", which is big enough to cover an adult on a sofa.

What is the difference between a quilt, coverlet and bedspread?

In the US, a coverlet usually just covers the mattress (small drop, no pillow tuck), and a bedspread reaches nearly to the floor and covers the pillows. Quilts can be made to either size, so choose a drop and tuck that fits your bed.

Is a crib quilt safe for a baby?

Pediatric advice in the US and UK is to keep soft bedding, including quilts, out of an infant’s sleep space for the first 12 months. Crib quilts are often used as play mats, stroller blankets or wall hangings instead.

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