Throw Quilt Size Guide

Throw quilts are versatile. They are larger than baby quilts but smaller than bed quilts, making them a great everyday project for a couch, chair, or guest bed.

Standard Throw Quilt Size

A common throw quilt size is 50 inches by 60 inches. Some quilters prefer 55" × 65" or 60" × 72" for extra coverage.

Throw Quilt vs. Lap Quilt

A lap quilt is usually smaller, around 45" × 54", and designed to cover your legs while sitting. A throw quilt is larger and meant to drape over a couch or chair.

Fabric, Batting, and Binding

For a 50" × 60" throw quilt, backing requires about 3.5 yards of 44-inch fabric pieced, or 1.75 yards of 108-inch wide backing. Batting should measure about 58" × 68". Binding needs about 240 inches total, or 6 WOF strips at 2.5 inches.

Throw Quilt Planning Table

Item	50×60 throw	60×72 large throw
Backing (pieced 42")	3.5 yd	4.5 yd
Backing (108" wide)	1.75 yd	2.25 yd
Batting cut	58×68	68×80
Binding (2.5")	6 strips	7 strips

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the standard throw quilt size?

A common throw quilt size is 50 inches by 60 inches. Some quilters prefer 55 by 65 or 60 by 72 inches for extra coverage on a couch or chair.

What is the difference between a throw and a lap quilt?

A lap quilt is usually smaller, around 45 by 54 inches, and designed to cover your legs while sitting. A throw quilt is larger and meant to drape over a couch or the back of a chair.

How much backing does a throw quilt need?

For a 50 by 60 inch throw quilt, backing requires about 3.5 yards of 44-inch fabric pieced, or 1.75 yards of 108-inch wide backing in a single piece.

How much binding does a throw quilt need?

A 50 by 60 inch throw quilt has a perimeter of 220 inches plus joining allowance, so you need about 240 inches of binding, or roughly 6 WOF strips at 2.5 inches wide.

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