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Quilt Binding Calculator

Find binding length for a quilt.

Quilt width

Quilt length

Calculated Output

Binding length 290

Binding yards (yd) 8.056

Formula: binding = 2(W+L) + 10

Step-by-Step Breakdown

1. Values used:

2. Quilt width = 60

3. Quilt length = 80

5. Binding length = 290

6. Binding yards = 8.056yd

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The math behind it

binding = quilt perimeter + ~10 inches for corners and seam allowance.

60×80 in quilt → 290 in (~8 yd).

Bias vs straight?

Bias binding stretches more for curved edges.