Binding Calculator

Calculate the number of binding strips and fabric yardage needed to bind your quilt based on perimeter, binding width, and fabric width.

Quilt Perimeter

Binding Strip Width

Fabric Width

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Binding Strips Needed

Fabric Yards (straight grain)

0.49 yd

≈ 5 credit cards

Fabric Yards (bias binding)0.69 yd

Total Binding Length292 in

Strip Width2.5 in

How to Use This Calculator

Enter Quilt Perimeter, Binding Strip Width, and Fabric Width.
Review Binding Strips Needed and Fabric Yards (straight grain) (yd).
Use Fabric Yards (bias binding) (yd) and Total Binding Length to inform your decision.
Use the chart to visualize the results and explore different scenarios by adjusting inputs.

How the result changes with Quilt Perimeter

Quilt Perimeter: Total perimeter of the quilt in inches. Add width + length, multiply by 2.
Binding Strip Width: Cut width of each binding strip in inches. 2.5 inches is standard for double-fold binding.
Fabric Width: Usable width of your fabric in inches.

Identify Input Parameters
Quilt Perimeter = 280, Binding Strip Width = 2.5, Fabric Width = 42 = 3 input(s) provided
Calculate Binding Strips Needed
Binding Strips Needed
7 = 7
Calculate Fabric Yards
Fabric Yards
0.49 = 0.49
Calculate Fabric Yards
Fabric Yards
0.69 = 0.69
Calculate Total Binding Length
Total Binding Length
292 = 292

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