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Standard Quilt Sizes
and Mattresses Chart

(Commercial Manufacturers)

While quilt designers don't adhere to standard quilt sizes when designing, manufacturers tend to be a bit more conscientious and do follow some general guidelines.


Manufacturers use standard measurements for production


Our chart shows standard mattress, bedding and quilt sizes for the US. Measurements are approximate; there are slight variations between manufacturers.

Also listed are pre-cut, packaged batting.

After determining the quilt size you need for your bed, add about 6" to each the width and length measurements to find the minimum batting size you'll need. (Quilts to be long arm quilted may need additional batting. Check with your long arm quilter to be sure.)

 

Standard Manufacturers' Sizes for Bedding

Measurements are approximate and given for standard US Mattresses
Measured in Inches (Width x Length)

Mattress TypeDimensions**Commercial
Comforter*
(short drop)
Commercial
Bedspread*
(long drop)
Pre-Cut,
Packaged
Batting
Lap Quiltn/an/an/an/a
Crib28" x 52"36" x 54"n/a45" x 60"
Twin/Single39" x 75"65" x 88"81" x 107"72" x 90"
Twin/Single XL***39" x 80"----n/a
Double/Full54" x 75"80" x 88"96" x 107"81" x 96"
Double/Full XL54" x 80"----n/a
Queen60" x 80"86" x 93"102" x 112"90" x 108"
King76-78" x 80"104" x 93"120" x 112"120" x 120"
California King72" x 84"----n/a


*Information is from "Art of Classic Quiltmaking" by H. Hargrave/S. Craig

**Dimensions are approximate and given for standard US mattresses

***Typically found in college dorm rooms

While manufacturers use standard quilt sizes for production, we all know that the quilt size you NEED depends on the mattress, bed frame and the "look" you desire for the bed to be covered.

Check out "Estimate the Quilt Sizes Needed for YOUR Bed" for help determining the right size for you.

We've also prepared a worksheet or "cheat sheet" for estimating and recording this information. Right-click to download a PDF file of our Worksheet for Calculating Bed Quilt Sizes


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