Batting dimensions for a quilt top with long-arm overage — plus standard sizing match.
4 in for long-arm loading; 2 in is enough for hand or home-machine quilting.
Batting cut size
88.0 × 68.0 in
Area
41.6 sq ft.
5,984 sq in
Standard size match
No standard match — buy by the yard.
Batting needs a generous border beyond the quilt top because long-arm machines clamp the backing and batting to the leaders before the quilter ever touches the top. 4 in on every side is the sweet spot for most pro quilters; go bigger if your quilter asks.
Hand or home-machine quilting is more forgiving — 2 in of overage is enough and saves batting waste. After binding, any excess is trimmed flush with the top.
batting_length = top_length + 2 × overage
batting_width = top_width + 2 × overage
area = batting_length × batting_width
Quilt Backing
Total backing size and panels needed for a quilt top with long-arm or hand-quilting overage.
Quilt Binding Yardage
Binding strip count and yardage for a quilt perimeter — with corner miter allowance.
Fabric Yardage
Yards needed by garment, size, and bolt width — plus an extra allowance for directional prints.