Quilt Fabric Calculator

Calculate fabric needed for quilt. Formula: Fabric (sq ft) = (Width × Length / 144) × Safety Factor. Includes waste.

Formula

Yardage = (W × L / 1296) × Safety Factor

60×80 quilt

Inputs
  • Quilt Width (inches): 60
  • Quilt Length (inches): 80
  • Safety Factor (1.1-1.2): 1.15

~5 yards top

Frequently asked questions

Safety factor?
1.1-1.2 accounts for shrinkage and cutting waste