Quilt Backing Calculator
Add extra around the quilt, then convert to yards. Wider quilts may need a pieced back.
Display only — amounts are not converted between currencies.
Backing yards
4.89
- Fabric cost
- $61.12
Cost breakdown
| Yards | 4.89 |
|---|---|
| Cost | $61.12 |
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Backing yards
4.89
Backing uses the same extra-and-panels approach as a full-width piece of fabric behind the quilt.
How this calculator works
How we calculate this
- Same panel math as the quilt fabric calculator, intended for a single backing fabric.
Example
Example: 60×80 in quilt on 42 in backing
Extra for basting plus a seam if two lengths are joined. Yardage is more than length/36.
- Wide-back fabric (108 in) can drop you back to a single length.
How much should I charge?
Backing is a cost line. Include it in a finished-quilt price with labor.
Pricing tips
- Change fabric width to 108 to model wide back.
- Add extra if the longarm requires more than 8 inches.
Common mistakes
- Buying exactly the quilt length with no extra.
- Forgetting the joining seam allowance on pieced backs.
FAQ
How much backing fabric do I need?
Add extra inches to length and width, then convert to yards using fabric width. Pieced backs need more than a single length.
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