Quilt Binding Calculator: Strips, Cut Widths, and Yardage

Quilt calculator binding guide: perimeter plus 10-12 inches, strip counts from 44-inch fabric, 2.25 vs 2.5 inch cut widths, and bias binding for curves.

Quilt Binding Calculator

Quilt Top Width (in)

Quilt Top Length (in)

Strip Width

Fabric Width (in)

Cut Type

Fabric to Buy

0.5 yds

Binding Length Needed

292" (8.1 yds)

WOF Strips to Cut

7 strips @ 2.5"

ℹ️ Double-fold (French) binding assumed — strips folded in half before attaching. Join strips with diagonal seams to spread bulk.